Complaint #201204318,
March 27, 2012

Officer: Buonaspina, Matthew
Complainant: Black Male, 25
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Buonaspina, Matthew
Complainant: Black Male, 25
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Buonaspina, Matthew Black Male, 25 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Charges)
Buonaspina, Matthew Black Male, 25 Abuse of Authority: Other 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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Buonaspina, Matthew
Forfeit vacation 5 days
Reprimand
Closed: Guilty after trial-PC Approved, January 7, 2016
APU Guilty
Reprimand

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Incident: March 27, 2012
Received: April 4, 2012
Closed: September 4, 2013
Last Updated: October 2, 2025

Reason for contact: Parking violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 13th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Parking summons issued

Witness Officers: Traci Mclaughlin