Complaint #200613783, October 2006

Incident: October 16, 2006
Closed: May 29, 2007


Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 40th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Timothy Jaycox
Officer: Caruso, John
Complainant: Black Male, 38
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Caruso, John
Complainant: Black Male, 38
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Caruso, John
Complainant: Black Male, 38
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Robles, Luis
Complainant: Black Male, 38
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Caruso, John Black Male, 38 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Exonerated
Caruso, John Black Male, 38 Abuse of Authority: Frisk Substantiated (Charges)
Caruso, John Black Male, 38 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Charges)
Robles, Luis Black Male, 38 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Charges)

Penalties

Caruso, John
Command Discipline - A

Robles, Luis
Command Discipline - A


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.