Complaint #200203949,
June 9, 2002

Officer: Sepulveda, Edwin
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Phipps, Stephen
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Phipps, Stephen
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Phipps, Stephen
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Sepulveda, Edwin Hispanic Male, 26 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Phipps, Stephen Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Exonerated
Phipps, Stephen Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons Exonerated
Phipps, Stephen Hispanic Male, 26 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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: June 9, 2002
Received: June 13, 2002
Closed: January 27, 2003

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 41st Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Summons - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: Efrem Acosta, Susan Fundaro, Kevin Lynch, Colleen Mclean