Complaint #200900159, January 2009

Incident: January 1, 2009
Received: January 6, 2009
Closed: November 15, 2010


Reason for contact: Report-domestic dispute
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 122nd Precinct Staten Island
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Nicholas Marchesona, Shawn Mclaughlin, Francis Sullivan, Christophe Vultaggio, Lucas Wong
Officer: Baptiste, Jamalco
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 53
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Baptiste, Jamalco
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 53
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Baptiste, Jamalco
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 53
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Ruiz, Francisco
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 53
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Ruiz, Francisco
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 53
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Ruiz, Francisco
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 53
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Ruiz, Francisco
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 53
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Baptiste, Jamalco
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 53
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Baptiste, Jamalco
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 53
Allegation: Force: Handcuffs too tight
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Baptiste, Jamalco
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 53
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 50-54
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Female
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Baptiste, Jamalco Hispanic Male, 53 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Baptiste, Jamalco Hispanic Male, 53 Offensive Language: Race Unsubstantiated
Baptiste, Jamalco Hispanic Male, 53 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Exonerated
Ruiz, Francisco Hispanic Male, 53 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Ruiz, Francisco Hispanic Male, 53 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Ruiz, Francisco Hispanic Male, 53 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Ruiz, Francisco Hispanic Male, 53 Offensive Language: Race Unsubstantiated
Baptiste, Jamalco Hispanic Male, 53 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Baptiste, Jamalco Hispanic Male, 53 Force: Handcuffs too tight Unfounded
Baptiste, Jamalco Hispanic Male, 53 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 50-54 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Unknown Officer Female Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Alleged Victim Unavailable

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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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