Complaint #200818749, December 2008

Incident: December 18, 2008
Received: January 2, 2009
Closed: July 30, 2009


Reason for contact: Moving violation
In NYPD 90th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - resisting arrest

Witness Officers: Angel Almonte, Kim Craig
Officer: Vera, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Vera, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Samuel, Josh
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Vera, Michael Black Male, 28 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Vera, Michael Black Male, 28 Discourtesy: Word Unfounded
Samuel, Josh Black Male, 28 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Exonerated

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged 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 conclusion definitions.