Complaint #200816412,
November 10, 2008

Officer: Mercedes, Richard
Complainant: White Male, 33
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Unsubstantiated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Board Conclusion
Mercedes, Richard White Male, 33 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: 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.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: November 10, 2008
Received: November 13, 2008
Closed: January 12, 2010

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: Police building
In NYPD 24th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Angel Crespo