| Officer: | Unknown Officer |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 40-44 |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Officer(s) Unidentified |
| Officer: | Schmitt, Steven |
| Complainant: | Male, 33 |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Officer: | Tarantola, Frank |
| Complainant: | White Male, 44 |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Officer: | Tarantola, Frank |
| Complainant: | White Male, 44 |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Officer: | Tierney, Kevin |
| Complainant: | White Male, 44 |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Officer: | Tarantola, Frank |
| Complainant: | White Male, 44 |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer | Complainant | Allegation | CCRB Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Officer | White Male, 40-44 | Force: Physical force | Officer(s) Unidentified |
| Schmitt, Steven | Male, 33 | Discourtesy: Word | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Tarantola, Frank | White Male, 44 | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Tarantola, Frank | White Male, 44 | Discourtesy: Word | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Tierney, Kevin | White Male, 44 | Discourtesy: Word | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Tarantola, Frank | White Male, 44 | Force: Physical force | Unsubstantiated |
Further details on conclusions.
He stated that he had been arrested on April 14, 2005 and that as he was going to be loaded onto a prisoner van, he asked to be placed in two sets of handcuffs so a long-term injury to his left shoulder would not be exacerbated. His request was refused and he was rear-cuffed with a single set of handcuffs that were affixed to a chain connecting [redacted] to four other prisoners. One of the other prisoners, [redacted] was located during the investigation and made allegations of his own. [redacted] stated that PO Kevin Tierney and PO Steven Schmitt, both of the 108th Precinct, used profanity when addressing the other prisoners and him as they were being brought outside (Allegations A and B). As [redacted] and the other prisoners were being loaded into the prisoner van, [redacted] 's left arm was pulled towards the van by the chain, causing his shoulder to be in excruciating pain. [redacted] screamed out very loudly and asked to be released from the chain. As [redacted] screamed, Lt. Frank Tarantola of the 108th Precinct charged out of the station house, said, "Shut your fucking mouth!" to [redacted] and then said, "Get in the van. Sit the fuck down." (Allegation C) When [redacted] continued to scream in pain, Lt. Tarantola instructed a second officer to release [redacted] from the chain connecting him to the other prisoners. Lt. Tarantola then forced [redacted] 's injured arm behind his back with far more force than was necessary, putting him in excruciating pain (Allegation D). Officers then started to escort [redacted] into the station house. As [redacted] walked, an officer pushed him forward and he fell to the ground (Allegation E). Several officers then picked up [redacted] and carried him into the station house. As they did so, Lt. Tarantola threatened [redacted] with force, saying, "You say two words on the way into that precinct, I'm going to crack your fucking skull open for you," and then repeating a similar statement to him (Allegation F). Read report for details.