Complaint #200207858,
November 16, 2002

Officer: Blaha, James
Complainant: White Male, 23
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Brittain, Edward
Complainant: White Male, 23
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Blaha, James
Complainant: White Male, 23
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Brittain, Edward
Complainant: White Male, 23
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Brittain, Edward
Complainant: White Male, 23
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Blaha, James White Male, 23 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Brittain, Edward White Male, 23 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Blaha, James White Male, 23 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Brittain, Edward White Male, 23 Discourtesy: Word Unfounded
Brittain, Edward White Male, 23 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Unfounded

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: November 16, 2002
Received: November 21, 2002
Closed: March 12, 2004

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 72nd Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - resisting arrest

Witness Officers: Michael Mccarthy, Patrice Vigne