Complaint #200402803, March 2004

Incident: March 19, 2004
Received: March 29, 2004
Closed: November 10, 2004


Reason for contact: Moving violation
In NYPD Midtown South Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - assault (against a PO)

Witness Officers: Kerry Brassil, Damien Filsaime, Mohamad Khan, Carlos Linares, Richard Marte, Anthony Pastore, William Vega
Officer: Courtney, Bridget
Complainant: Black Female, 44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Ward, Matthew
Complainant: Black Female, 44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Ward, Matthew
Complainant: Black Female, 44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Ward, Matthew
Complainant: Black Female, 44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Ward, Matthew
Complainant: Black Female, 44
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Courtney, Bridget Black Female, 44 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Exonerated
Ward, Matthew Black Female, 44 Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Unfounded
Ward, Matthew Black Female, 44 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Ward, Matthew Black Female, 44 Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Exonerated
Ward, Matthew Black Female, 44 Force: Gun Pointed Exonerated

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.