Complaint #200205146,
July 25, 2002

Officer: Ortega, Emilio
Complainant: Black Male, 46
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Cepeda, Billy
Complainant: Black Male, 46
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Cepeda, Billy
Complainant: Black Male, 46
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Choi, Charles
Complainant: Black Male, 46
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Choi, Charles
Complainant: Black Male, 46
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Ortega, Emilio Black Male, 46 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Unsubstantiated
Cepeda, Billy Black Male, 46 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Cepeda, Billy Black Male, 46 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Choi, Charles Black Male, 46 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Choi, Charles Black Male, 46 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Unknown Officer Black Male, 45-49 Discourtesy: Word 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.
'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: July 25, 2002
Received: August 2, 2002
Closed: March 21, 2003

Reason for contact: C/V requested investigation of crime
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 79th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Christophe Richards