Complaint #200206386,
September 24, 2002

Officer: Striffler, Joseph
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Vahey, Matthew
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
Allegation: Force: Other blunt instrument as a club
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Mellone, Paul
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 59
Allegation: Force: Other blunt instrument as a club
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Board Conclusion
Striffler, Joseph Hispanic Male, 19 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
Vahey, Matthew Hispanic Male, 19 Force: Other blunt instrument as a club Unsubstantiated
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
Unknown Officer Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
Mellone, Paul Hispanic Female, 59 Force: Other blunt instrument as a club Unsubstantiated

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: September 24, 2002
Received: September 25, 2002
Closed: June 20, 2003

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 52nd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Kevin Concannon, Derek Dunston, Vincent Papasodero