Complaint #200404992,
May 19, 2004

Officer: Ridge, John
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Allegation: Force: Radio as club
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Capers, John
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Smith, Joseph
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Nugent, Francis
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Ridge, John Force: Physical force Exonerated
Unknown Officer Force: Radio as club Unfounded
Capers, John Force: Physical force Exonerated
Smith, Joseph Force: Physical force Exonerated
Nugent, Francis Force: Physical force Exonerated
Unknown Officer Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unfounded

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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: May 19, 2004
Received: May 26, 2004
Closed: September 1, 2004

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 46th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Peter Creegan, Migdalia Currao, Michael Greaney, Felix Rivera