| Officer: | Unknown Officer |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer: | Unknown Officer |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| Allegation: | Force: Pepper spray |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Officer: | Unknown Officer |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| Allegation: | Force: Chokehold |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Officer: | Lupo, Frank |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 28 |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer: | Lupo, Frank |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 28 |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer: | Sepulveda, Manuel |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 28 |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer: | Sepulveda, Manuel |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 28 |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer | Complainant | Allegation | CCRB Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Officer | Black Male, 25-29 | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Exonerated |
| Unknown Officer | Black Male, 25-29 | Force: Pepper spray | Unfounded |
| Unknown Officer | Black Male, 25-29 | Force: Chokehold | Unfounded |
| Lupo, Frank | Black Male, 28 | Force: Physical force | Exonerated |
| Lupo, Frank | Black Male, 28 | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Exonerated |
| Sepulveda, Manuel | Black Male, 28 | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Exonerated |
| Sepulveda, Manuel | Black Male, 28 | Force: Physical force | Exonerated |
Further details on conclusions.
On August 23, 2007, at approximately 1:15 a.m., [redacted] and [redacted] were pulled over by PO Manuel Sepulveda, PO Frank Lupo, and PO Michael Christiano and found to be in possession of narcotics and scalpels. An officer allegedly strip-searched [redacted] on the scene and pushed him against the vehicle. Another officer allegedly searched [redacted] s vehicle (allegations A and B). An officer allegedly grabbed [redacted] by the neck and started choking him (allegation C). PO Lupo and PO Sepulveda then punched [redacted] several times (allegations D and E) before he was allegedly pepper-sprayed (allegation F). [redacted] alleged that as he was being placed in a patrol car, an officer ripped his shirt (allegation G) and he was pepper-sprayed again (within allegation F). He also alleged that several items were missing after the incident, including his ID and his shoes. [This allegation was referred to IAB under CCRB case 200800611, IAB log #08-03130.] [redacted] stated that police car #2270 was on the scene along with two unmarked cars. [redacted] sustained swelling and bruises to his face as a result of the incident. [redacted] and another relative came to the 120th Precinct to see [redacted] and they were not allowed to see him, but her cousin saw [redacted] and said that his face was swollen. Read report for details.