Complaint #200803280,
April 23, 2007

Officer: Dominguez, Starlin
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Dominguez, Starlin Force: Physical force 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

On April 23, 2007, at approximately 10:53 AM, [redacted] arrived at [redacted] Auto which is located at [redacted] in the Bronx. He had an argument with [redacted] in regards to fixing his vehicle and had a Kabudo karate stick in his possession. [redacted] called the police and PO Starlin Dominguez and PO Glynis Andino, both assigned to the 48th precinct, responded. [redacted] raised his voice to PO Dominguez and told him what happened. At some point, [redacted] fell without having any physical contact with anyone, although it is unclear how he fell and what part of his body made contact with the ground. [redacted] then swung his hand at PO Dominguez who stepped back and pushed [redacted] to avoid being hit. [redacted] fell after he was pushed (Allegation A). While [redacted] was on the ground, PO Dominguez attempted to handcuff him. [redacted] physically resisted, at which point PO Dominguez grabbed [redacted]s hands to handcuff him (Allegation A continued). PO Dominguez picked [redacted] up from the ground and placed him in the patrol car. [redacted]s face was bleeding when he entered the patrol car. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: April 23, 2007
Received: March 5, 2008
Closed: August 29, 2008

Reason for contact: Report-dispute
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 48th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - resisting arrest

Witness Officers: Glynis Andino