Complaint #200100576,
January 25, 2001

Officer: Catusco, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Catusco, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Catusco, Michael Black Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated
Catusco, Michael Black Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest Exonerated

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: January 25, 2001
Received: January 29, 2001
Closed: April 26, 2002

Reason for contact: Report-domestic dispute
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 76th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Seth Blittner, Jose Frias, Maira Mancini, Oscar Morales, Gregory Santangelo, Richard Taveras