Complaint #200107308,
October 27, 2001

Officer: Santoro, Matthew
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Colesanti, Regina
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Santoro, Matthew
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Santoro, Matthew Hispanic Male, 30 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Substantiated (Charges)
Colesanti, Regina Hispanic Male, 30 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Santoro, Matthew Hispanic Male, 30 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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: October 27, 2001
Received: November 5, 2001
Closed: September 9, 2002

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Police building
In NYPD 122nd Precinct Staten Island
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Jeffrey Childs, Mary Dreyer, Michael Mcdonnell