Complaint #200310204, December 2003

Incident: December 21, 2003
Received: December 23, 2003
Closed: May 5, 2005


Reason for contact: Report-domestic dispute
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 43rd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - resisting arrest

Witness Officers: Nathaniel Anthony, Alfred Gallicchio, Max Gonzalez, Eric Harsch, James Jacoberger, Michael Korabel, Edward Kottl, Luis Mendez, Sean Odwyer, Michael Ortiz, Robert Peterson, Walter Szachacz, Jessica Torres
Officer: Falk, William
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Romero, Angel
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Santana, Jay
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Laschet, Raymond
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Milano, Thomas
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Female, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Other blunt instrument as a club
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Milano, Thomas
Complainant: Female, 30
Allegation: Offensive Language: Ethnicity
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Female, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Officer: Milano, Thomas
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Falk, William Hispanic Male, 26 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Exonerated
Romero, Angel Hispanic Male, 26 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Santana, Jay Hispanic Male, 26 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Laschet, Raymond Hispanic Male, 19 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Milano, Thomas Hispanic Male, 26 Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Substantiated (Charges)
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 25-29 Force: Physical force Alleged Victim Unavailable
Unknown Officer Female, 30-34 Force: Other blunt instrument as a club Unfounded
Milano, Thomas Female, 30 Offensive Language: Ethnicity Unfounded
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 25-29 Force: Chokehold Unfounded
Unknown Officer Female, 30-34 Force: Physical force Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Milano, Thomas Hispanic Male, 26 Discourtesy: Action Unfounded

Penalty

Milano, Thomas
Instructions


Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

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