Complaint #200101568,
March 2, 2001

Officer: Townsend, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed/gun drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Townsend, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Townsend, Joseph Black Male, 37 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed/gun drawn Exonerated
Townsend, Joseph Black Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) 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.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: March 2, 2001
Received: March 6, 2001
Closed: November 29, 2001

Reason for contact: PD auto checkpoint
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 40th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Eric Anderson, Steven Lancione, James Lavin, Matthew Lynch, William Mcmanus, Anthony Paliotta, Carl Truffi