Complaint #200406958, July 2004

Incident: July 19, 2004
Closed: May 6, 2005

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 78th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Summons - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Alex Dubeau

Officer:	Merrick, Vance
Complainant:	Black Male, 29
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Officer:	Merrick, Vance
Complainant:	Black Male, 29
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded
Officer:	Merrick, Vance
Complainant:	Black Male, 29
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded
Officer:	Merrick, Vance
Complainant:	Black Male, 29
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

Officer	Complainant	Allegation	CCRB Conclusion
Merrick, Vance	Black Male, 29	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop	Exonerated
Merrick, Vance	Black Male, 29	Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest	Unfounded
Merrick, Vance	Black Male, 29	Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property	Unfounded
Merrick, Vance	Black Male, 29	Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons	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.

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