Complaint #200401627, February 2004

Incident: February 18, 2004
Received: February 24, 2004
Closed: September 17, 2004


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 46th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Robert Otero
Officer: Puello, Jose
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Perry, Jerome
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Puello, Jose
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Puello, Jose Hispanic Male, 35 Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Exonerated
Perry, Jerome Hispanic Male, 35 Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Exonerated
Puello, Jose Hispanic Male, 35 Force: Physical force Unfounded

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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusion definitions.