Complaint #200302746,
April 13, 2003

Officer: Mercado, Benigno
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Mercado, Benigno
Complainant: Black Female, 27
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Mercado, Benigno Black Male, 35 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Mercado, Benigno Black Female, 27 Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons 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.
'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: April 13, 2003
Received: April 15, 2003
Closed: November 3, 2003

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 42nd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Summons - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: George Darini