Complaint #200200909,
January 26, 2002

Officer: Cordts, John
Complainant: Black Male, 41
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Vela, Henry
Complainant: Black Male, 41
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Cordts, John Black Male, 41 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Vela, Henry Black Male, 41 Force: Pepper spray 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: January 26, 2002
Received: February 11, 2002
Closed: September 30, 2002

Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Police building
In NYPD 112th Precinct Queens
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Matthew Higgins, Kevin Mikowski, John Spaccaforno