Complaint #200404968, May 2004

Incident: May 14, 2004
Received: May 26, 2004
Closed: February 2, 2005


Reason for contact: Parking violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 43rd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Christophe Grega, James Nelms, Marcelo Ortiz, Matthew Provenzano, Michael Rodriguez, Daniel Schwarz, Eric Serviss, Brian Sparber
Officer: Capato, David
Complainant: Black Male, 46
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Capato, David
Complainant: Black Male, 46
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Capato, David
Complainant: Black Male, 46
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Capato, David
Complainant: Black Male, 46
Allegation: Force: Vehicle
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Capato, David Black Male, 46 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Capato, David Black Male, 46 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Capato, David Black Male, 46 Force: Gun Pointed Exonerated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 45-49 Force: Physical force Officer(s) Unidentified
Capato, David Black Male, 46 Force: Vehicle Unsubstantiated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 45-49 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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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