Complaint #200106912,
September 29, 2001

Officer: Howe, Edward
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Velardi, Edward
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Velardi, Edward
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Velardi, Edward
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
Allegation: Force: Flashlight as club
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Howe, Edward
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Howe, Edward Hispanic Male, 19 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Unfounded
Velardi, Edward Hispanic Male, 19 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Velardi, Edward Hispanic Male, 19 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Velardi, Edward Hispanic Male, 19 Force: Flashlight as club Unfounded
Howe, Edward Hispanic Male, 19 Force: Physical force 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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: September 29, 2001
Received: October 12, 2001
Closed: July 23, 2002

Reason for contact: Report-domestic dispute
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 46th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - assault (against a PO)