Complaint #200600870,
January 22, 2006

Officer: Cestaro, William
Complainant: Black Male, 16
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Cestaro, William
Complainant: Black Male, 16
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Rivas, Elena
Complainant: Black Male, 16
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Rivas, Elena
Complainant: Black Male, 16
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Cestaro, William Black Male, 16 Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Exonerated
Cestaro, William Black Male, 16 Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Substantiated (Charges)
Rivas, Elena Black Male, 16 Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Substantiated (Charges)
Rivas, Elena Black Male, 16 Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop 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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalties

Cestaro, William
Instructions

Rivas, Elena
Instructions

Details

Incident: January 22, 2006
Closed: June 14, 2006

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: Residential building
In NYPD 47th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued