Complaint #201104137,
March 30, 2011

Officer: Kountouris, John
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Berger, Scott
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Tapia, Reggie
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 42
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Berger, Veronica
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 34
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Kountouris, John Hispanic Male, 34 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Berger, Scott Hispanic Male, 34 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Tapia, Reggie Hispanic Female, 42 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Berger, Veronica Hispanic Male, 34 Force: Pepper spray Unfounded

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.


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Details

Incident: March 30, 2011
Received: March 31, 2011
Closed: May 1, 2012

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Residential building
In NYPD 41st Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - assault (against a PO)