Complaint #200405770,
June 4, 2004

Officer: Vitale, Salvatore
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Vitale, Salvatore
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Vitale, Salvatore Force: Physical force Exonerated
Vitale, Salvatore Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Unknown Officer Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment 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: June 4, 2004
Received: June 15, 2004
Closed: February 10, 2005

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: Commercial building
In NYPD 52nd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Timothy Allen, Frank Pacella, Mark Palushaj