Complaint #200615869, November 2006

Incident: November 17, 2006
Received: November 28, 2006
Closed: September 4, 2007


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: Residential building
In NYPD 120th Precinct Staten Island
Outcome: Arrest - assault (against a PO)

Witness Officers: Christophe Corulla, Eric Pena, Wojciech Perkowski, Joseph Perrotto, Thomas Reilly, Tiffany Reyes, Michelle Sanzone, Alex Toro
Officer: Spataro, Stephen
Complainant: Black Male, 41
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Spataro, Stephen
Complainant: Black Male, 41
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Fiore, Nicholas
Complainant: Black Male, 41
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Lipari, Andrew
Complainant: Black Male, 41
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Burns, Paul
Complainant: Black Male, 41
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Spataro, Stephen
Complainant: Black Male, 41
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Spataro, Stephen Black Male, 41 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Spataro, Stephen Black Male, 41 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 40-44 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Unfounded
Fiore, Nicholas Black Male, 41 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Lipari, Andrew Black Male, 41 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 40-44 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Burns, Paul Black Male, 41 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Spataro, Stephen Black Male, 41 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Exonerated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 40-44 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) 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.

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