Complaint #200703383,
March 1, 2007

Officer: Melhus, Jesse
Complainant: White Male, 20
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Otero, Ricardo
Complainant: White Male, 21
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: White Male, 18-20
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Officer: Purrone, Rudy
Complainant: White Male, 20
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Purrone, Rudy
Complainant: White Male, 20
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Melhus, Jesse White Male, 20 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Exonerated
Otero, Ricardo White Male, 21 Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Unsubstantiated
Unknown Officer White Male, 18-20 Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Purrone, Rudy White Male, 20 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Unsubstantiated
Purrone, Rudy White Male, 20 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated

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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: March 1, 2007
Received: March 10, 2007
Closed: October 3, 2007

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 72nd Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Justin Cracchiola, David Cuce