Complaint #200405291,
June 1, 2004

Officer: Tamola, Christophe
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Tamola, Christophe
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Tamola, Christophe
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Cruz, Gabriel
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 41
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Tamola, Christophe
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Tamola, Christophe Hispanic Male, 39 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Tamola, Christophe Hispanic Male, 39 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Unsubstantiated
Tamola, Christophe Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
Cruz, Gabriel Hispanic Female, 41 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 35-39 Force: Chokehold Officer(s) Unidentified
Tamola, Christophe Hispanic Male, 39 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 35-39 Force: Physical force Exonerated

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.
'Officer(s) Unidentified': Unable to identify the officers who committed the alleged misconduct
'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.


Details

Incident: June 1, 2004
Received: June 3, 2004
Closed: October 24, 2005

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 43rd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Gilberto Castro, Josephine Rogers, Jason Terrero, Michael Turchiano