Complaint #200403075,
February 23, 2004

Officer: Mccormack, Christopher
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Nugent, Robert
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Mccormack, Christopher
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Mccormack, Christopher
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Mccormack, Christopher Black Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Exonerated
Nugent, Robert Black Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Unsubstantiated
Mccormack, Christopher Black Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Unsubstantiated
Mccormack, Christopher Black Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Unsubstantiated

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.


Summary

On February 23, 2004, [redacted] was in the Bronx, leaving [redacted] when he ran into an acquaintance named [redacted] offered [redacted] a ride into Manhattan and [redacted] accepted. There were two male passengers in [redacted] vehicle, and [redacted] was not familiar with them. At 165th Street and River Ave, [redacted] pulled over his vehicle. Two plainclothes officers, PO Nugent and Sgt. McCormack, approached [redacted] vehicle and instructed everyone to step out. [redacted] alleged that PO Nugent and Sgt. McCormack instructed the passengers to provide ID, remove the contents of their pockets and place their hands on the roof (Allegation A). [redacted] and two other passengers complied. PO Nugent and Sgt. McCormack asked the individuals if they had any drugs. One of [redacted] passengers informed the officers that he had something on him, but [redacted] did not hear what kind of paraphernalia it was. PO Nugent and Sgt. McCormack searched the vehicle (Allegation B), conferred momentarily and then handcuffed [redacted] placed him in their vehicle and transported him to the 44th Precinct. [redacted] found out at the front desk that he was being charged with possession of a crack pipe. [redacted] alleged that he asked Sgt. McCormack and PO Nugent to provide their names and shield numbers numerous times, and they failed to properly identify themselves (Allegations C and D). [redacted] Read report for details.


Details

Incident: February 23, 2004
Received: April 5, 2004
Closed: May 2, 2005

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 44th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime