Complaint #200707861,
June 4, 2007

Officer: Ortiz, Frederic
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Ortiz, Frederic
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Ortiz, Frederic
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Ortiz, Frederic
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Ortiz, Frederic Hispanic Male, 43 Abuse of Authority: Stop Exonerated
Ortiz, Frederic Hispanic Male, 43 Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Exonerated
Ortiz, Frederic Hispanic Male, 43 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Ortiz, Frederic Hispanic Male, 43 Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons 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.

Further details on conclusions.


Summary

[redacted] stated that on June 4, 2007 at approximately 3:30 p.m., he was in the vicinity of the corner of [redacted] and [redacted] had just gotten food and he was returning to the apartment where he was staying for his visit to the area. [redacted] ran into an individual he identified as [redacted] and [redacted]'s friend. [redacted] subsequently provided [redacted]'s last name, [redacted]. [redacted] is [redacted]'s friend's son and is approximately [redacted] of age, as is [redacted]'s friend. An unmarked blue van approached the group and two plainclothes police officers jumped out of the van. These individuals did not at any time identify themselves as police officers. [redacted] only knew the individuals were officers because he recognized one of the officers, PO Frederic Ortiz, from a previous encounter that occurred approximately a year prior to this incident. PO Ortiz said to [redacted], "I haven't seen you guys in a while." PO Ortiz and his partner, PO2, subsequently identified as PO Matthew Reid, told [redacted] and the other two individuals to get up against the van and place their hands on the van. [redacted] stated that he complied with their directives and submitted to a search of his person by PO Ortiz. [redacted] was wearing chino style pants and a dress shirt. PO Ortiz placed his hands in [redacted]'s front pockets first and removed his keys and money. PO Ortiz removed [redacted]'s wallet from his rear pants pocket. PO Ortiz placed [redacted]'s personal effects back into his pockets. [redacted] asked PO Ortiz why he was grabbing him; why he was going into his pockets; and why his demeanor was so aggressive. PO Ortiz did not respond to [redacted]'s inquiries. [redacted] described his own demeanor and tone of voice as calm throughout the interaction. [redacted] described PO Ortiz's demeanor as that of an individual abusing steroids. PO Ortiz was possessed of a very aggressive demeanor as reflected in his speech and attitude. PO Ortiz did not question [redacted] or the other two individuals.... Read report for details.


Details

Incident: June 4, 2007
Closed: June 26, 2008

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 46th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Summons - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: Matthew Reid