Complaint #200404305, May 2004

Incident: May 8, 2004
Closed: June 9, 2005


Reason for contact: Other
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 113th Precinct Queens
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Caleb Louard, Angel Rolon, Timothy Smith, Steven Smolarsky
Officer: Bonnie, Edward
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Higgins, William
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Madden, William
Complainant: Black Male, 21
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Bonnie, Edward
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Higgins, William
Complainant: Black Male, 21
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Bonnie, Edward Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Exonerated
Higgins, William Abuse of Authority: Other Exonerated
Madden, William Black Male, 21 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Unfounded
Bonnie, Edward Abuse of Authority: Other Exonerated
Higgins, William Black Male, 21 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unfounded
Unknown Officer Black Male, 21-24 Force: Physical force 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.