Complaint #200905688,
April 9, 2009

Officer: Romano, Albert
Complainant: Black Male, 40
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Romano, Albert
Complainant: Black Male, 40
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Leonard, Colleen
Complainant: Black Male, 40
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Romano, Albert Black Male, 40 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Romano, Albert Black Male, 40 Force: Chokehold Unsubstantiated
Leonard, Colleen Black Male, 40 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.
'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.


Details

Incident: April 9, 2009
Received: April 14, 2009
Closed: August 3, 2010

Reason for contact: Report-possession/sale of narcotics
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 70th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - resisting arrest

Witness Officers: Gregory Gordon, Jay Richiez