Complaint #200903797,
March 8, 2009

Officer: Claxton, Sean
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 28
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Claxton, Sean
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 28
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Claxton, Sean
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 28
Allegation: Offensive Language: Gender
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Recategorized as: Offensive Language: Other
Officer: King, Jonathan
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 28
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Claxton, Sean Hispanic Female, 28 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Claxton, Sean Hispanic Female, 28 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Claxton, Sean Hispanic Female, 28 Offensive Language: Gender Unfounded
Recategorized as Offensive Language: Other on December 9, 2024
King, Jonathan Hispanic Female, 28 Force: Physical force Exonerated

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.
'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.


Summary

At approximately 3:00 p.m. on March 8, 2009, PO Sean Claxton and PO Jonathan King of the 83rd Precinct received a radio communication regarding a dispute between [redacted] and [redacted] in front of [redacted] in Brooklyn. [redacted] was arrested by PO Claxton at the incident location for [redacted] but not charged. The following is alleged:
* Allegations A and B- Force: PO Sean Claxton and PO Jonathan King used physical force against [redacted] while placing her under arrest. * Allegation C- Offensive Language: PO Sean Claxton directed offensive language based upon sex at [redacted] * Allegation D- Discourtesy: PO Sean Claxton used profanity with [redacted] Read report for details.


Details

Incident: March 8, 2009
Received: March 12, 2009
Closed: April 9, 2010
Last Updated: December 11, 2024

Reason for contact: Report-dispute
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 83rd Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime