Complaint #200102446, April 2001

Incident: April 5, 2001
Closed: April 25, 2002


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 106th Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Timothy Oflaherty, Daniel Smolanick
Officer: Welz, Keith
Complainant: Black Male, 16
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Welz, Keith
Complainant: Black Male, 16
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Welz, Keith
Complainant: Black Male, 16
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Welz, Keith
Complainant: Black Male, 16
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Welz, Keith Black Male, 16 Offensive Language: Race Unfounded
Welz, Keith Black Male, 16 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unfounded
Welz, Keith Black Male, 16 Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Exonerated
Welz, Keith Black Male, 16 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Unknown Officer Black Male, 15-17 Offensive Language: Race Unfounded
Unknown Officer Black Male, 15-17 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unfounded

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusion definitions.