Complaint #201004885,
April 13, 2010

Officer: Torres, Alex
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 41
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Torres, Alex
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 41
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Murray, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 42
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Officer: Murray, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 42
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Officer: Castaldo, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 42
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Torres, Alex Hispanic Male, 41 Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Unsubstantiated
Torres, Alex Hispanic Male, 41 Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Exonerated
Murray, Joseph Black Male, 42 Force: Physical force Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Murray, Joseph Black Male, 42 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Castaldo, Joseph Black Male, 42 Force: Physical force Alleged Victim Uncooperative

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 13, 2010
Closed: September 27, 2010

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: Commercial building
In NYPD 48th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Anthony Burgos, Christophe Eliopoulos, Michael Tillistrand