Complaint #201111450, September 2011

Incident: September 5, 2011
Received: September 6, 2011
Closed: May 9, 2012


Reason for contact: Report-gun possession/shots fired
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 77th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: Michael Comerchero, Michael Genovese
Officer: Martinez, Alonzo
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Howell, Eileen
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Howell, Eileen
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Berkowitz, Harrison
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Martinez, Alonzo Black Male, 37 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Howell, Eileen Black Male, 37 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Howell, Eileen Black Male, 37 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 35-39 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Officer(s) Unidentified
Unknown Officer Black Male, 35-39 Discourtesy: Word Officer(s) Unidentified
Unknown Officer Black Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Officer(s) Unidentified
Unknown Officer Black Male, 35-39 Force: Physical force Officer(s) Unidentified
Berkowitz, Harrison Black Male, 37 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusion definitions.