Complaint #200600870, January 2006

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
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

Penalties

Cestaro, William
Instructions

Rivas, Elena
Instructions


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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusion definitions.