Complaint #200308212,
October 16, 2003

Officer: Peppard, Michael
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 15
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Abraham, Paul
Complainant: Male
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Baez, Richard
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Abraham, Paul
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Baez, Richard
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 15
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Peppard, Michael Hispanic Male, 15 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Abraham, Paul Male Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Baez, Richard Hispanic Male, 18 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Unsubstantiated
Abraham, Paul Hispanic Male, 18 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Baez, Richard Hispanic Male, 15 Force: Physical force 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: October 16, 2003
Closed: April 14, 2004

Reason for contact: Report-noise/disturbance
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 17th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: Fernando Cazares, Johanna Greenbergmcminn, Krista Hannesson