Complaint #200206260,
September 18, 2002

Officer: Gmelch, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 23
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Barbella, John
Complainant: Black Female, 21
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Ivolella, James
Complainant: Black Female, 21
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Female, 21-24
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Barbella, John
Complainant: Black Female, 21
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Gmelch, Michael Black Male, 23 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Barbella, John Black Female, 21 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Ivolella, James Black Female, 21 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Unknown Officer Black Female, 21-24 Discourtesy: Word Unfounded
Barbella, John Black Female, 21 Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Substantiated (Charges)

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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Barbella, John
Instructions

Details

Incident: September 18, 2002
Received: September 23, 2002
Closed: February 27, 2004

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 40th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - resisting arrest