Complaint #200208021, November 2002

Incident: November 29, 2002
Closed: May 13, 2003


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Public space/building
In NYPD 79th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Summons - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: William Cusack
Officer: Catapano, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 26
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Pilnacek, Dolores
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Catapano, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 26
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Catapano, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 26
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Catapano, Joseph Black Male, 26 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Charges)
Pilnacek, Dolores Hispanic Male, 30 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Charges)
Catapano, Joseph Black Male, 26 Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons Substantiated (Charges)
Catapano, Joseph Black Male, 26 Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Substantiated (Charges)

Penalties

Pilnacek, Dolores
Plead Guilty - DCT
Command Discipline - A

Catapano, Joseph
Charge Dismissed - DCT
No penalty


Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusion definitions.