Complaint #200703989,
March 11, 2007

Officer: Zapata, Carlos
Complainant: Black Male, 32
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Zapata, Carlos
Complainant: Black Male, 32
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Zapata, Carlos
Complainant: Black Male, 32
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Zapata, Carlos
Complainant: Black Male, 32
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Male
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Male
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Officer: Melendez, Michael
Complainant: Male, 31
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Zapata, Carlos Black Male, 32 Abuse of Authority: Stop Exonerated
Zapata, Carlos Black Male, 32 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Zapata, Carlos Black Male, 32 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Zapata, Carlos Black Male, 32 Abuse of Authority: Frisk Exonerated
Unknown Officer Male Abuse of Authority: Frisk Alleged Victim Unavailable
Unknown Officer Male Abuse of Authority: Frisk Complaint Withdrawn
Melendez, Michael Male, 31 Abuse of Authority: Frisk Exonerated

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 11, 2007
Received: March 22, 2007
Closed: December 28, 2007

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 44th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: Michael Mack, Darren Melhado, Peter Scardaccione, Megan Zarella