Complaint #200814665,
October 4, 2008

Officer: Mercado, Edgar
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Mercado, Edgar
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Farrell, John
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Mercado, Edgar
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Offensive Language: Sexual orientation
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Recategorized as: Offensive Language: Other
Officer: Mercado, Edgar
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Mercado, Edgar Black Male, 28 Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Exonerated
Mercado, Edgar Black Male, 28 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Farrell, John Black Male, 28 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Exonerated
Mercado, Edgar Black Male, 28 Offensive Language: Sexual orientation Unsubstantiated
Recategorized as Offensive Language: Other on December 9, 2024
Mercado, Edgar Black Male, 28 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 4, 2008
Received: October 10, 2008
Closed: December 24, 2009
Last Updated: December 11, 2024

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Police building
In NYPD 43rd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Michael Cuadra, Joseph Parchen, Jose Rosario