Complaint #200715963,
October 19, 2007

Officer: Molina, Melvin
Complainant: Black Male, 36
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Molina, Melvin
Complainant: Black Male, 36
Allegation: Force: Radio as club
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Cruz, Elvis
Complainant: Black Male, 36
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Cruz, Elvis
Complainant: Black Male, 36
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Molina, Melvin Black Male, 36 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Molina, Melvin Black Male, 36 Force: Radio as club Unsubstantiated
Cruz, Elvis Black Male, 36 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Cruz, Elvis Black Male, 36 Force: Physical force 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: October 19, 2007
Received: October 31, 2007
Closed: May 2, 2008

Reason for contact: Report-domestic dispute
Location: Residential building
In NYPD 44th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - resisting arrest

Witness Officers: Iris Ballester, Curtis Chambers, Darren Melhado, Gabriel Otero, Eusebio Perez