Complaint #200605624, April 2006

Incident: April 21, 2006
Received: May 2, 2006
Closed: August 16, 2007


Reason for contact: Report-dispute
Location: Public space/building
In NYPD 13th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - assault (against a PO)

Witness Officers: Joseph Canny, Jonathan Cermeli, Richard Conte, Vito Giammarella, Christophe Stissi, Sean Stone
Officer: Sylvestre, John
Complainant: White Male, 40
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Sylvestre, John
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Sylvestre, John White Male, 40 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Exonerated
Unknown Officer Force: Physical force Exonerated
Sylvestre, John Discourtesy: Word Unfounded

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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