Complaint #200400081, January 2004

Incident: January 3, 2004
Received: January 5, 2004
Closed: September 17, 2004


Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 77th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Moving violation summons issued

Witness Officers: Jarrett Lemieux
Officer: Desimone, Mark
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Desimone, Mark
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Matthew, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Matthew, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Desimone, Mark Black Male, 28 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Charges)
Desimone, Mark Black Male, 28 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Charges)
Matthew, Joseph Black Male, 28 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Charges)
Matthew, Joseph Black Male, 28 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Exonerated

Penalties

Matthew, Joseph
Charge Dismissed - DCT
No penalty

Desimone, Mark
Charge Dismissed - DCT
No penalty


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.

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