Complaint #200402362,
March 14, 2004

Officer: Merritt, Timothy
Complainant: Black Male, 25
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Thompson, Tyrone
Complainant: Black Male, 25
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Officer: Thompson, Tyrone
Complainant: Black Male, 25
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Female, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Merritt, Timothy Black Male, 25 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Thompson, Tyrone Black Male, 25 Force: Chokehold Unsubstantiated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Complainant Uncooperative
Thompson, Tyrone Black Male, 25 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated
Unknown Officer Black Female, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Unknown Officer Black Male, 25-29 Force: Physical force 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: March 14, 2004
Received: March 16, 2004
Closed: July 7, 2005

Reason for contact: EDP aided case
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 47th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: Michael Boero, David Carnegie, Corinne Maclennan, David Melendez, Mark Moccia