Complaint #200816177,
September 18, 2008

Officer: Ferrara, John
Complainant: Black Male, 33
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Ferrara, John
Complainant: Black Male, 33
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Ferrara, John
Complainant: Black Male, 33
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Ferrara, John Black Male, 33 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Unfounded
Ferrara, John Black Male, 33 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Ferrara, John Black Male, 33 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Unfounded

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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: September 18, 2008
Received: November 9, 2008
Closed: July 15, 2009

Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 43rd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Desmond Albergottie, Vito Plaia