Complaint #201002643,
February 25, 2010

Officer: Falcon, Victor
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Caporale, Gary
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 24
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Viera, Carlos
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 24
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Scala, Richard
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 24
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Falcon, Victor Hispanic Male, 24 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Caporale, Gary Hispanic Male, 24 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Exonerated
Viera, Carlos Hispanic Male, 24 Force: Hit against inanimate object Unsubstantiated
Scala, Richard Hispanic Male, 24 Discourtesy: Word 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.
'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: February 25, 2010
Received: February 26, 2010
Closed: January 26, 2011

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 72nd Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: John Anastasakos, Ramon Cabral, Timothy Wilson