Complaint #200508678, July 2005

Incident: July 28, 2005
Closed: December 14, 2005


Reason for contact: Report-gun possession/shots fired
Location: Residential building
In NYPD 23rd Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Oghenevigho Okrokoto, Ramon Vilaseca
Officer: Colon, Brandon
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Colon, Brandon
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Romero, Charles
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Romero, Charles
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Colon, Brandon Hispanic Male, 39 Force: Chokehold Unfounded
Colon, Brandon Hispanic Male, 39 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Romero, Charles Hispanic Male, 39 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unfounded
Romero, Charles Hispanic Male, 39 Force: Physical force 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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.