Complaint #201303075,
April 17, 2013

Officer: Cuenca, Ricardo
Complainant: White Male, 25
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Cuenca, Ricardo
Complainant: White Male, 24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Cuenca, Ricardo
Complainant: White Male, 24
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Fernsmith, Alex
Complainant: White Male, 25
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Durante, Joseph
Complainant: White Male, 25
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Durante, Joseph
Complainant: White Male, 24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Cuenca, Ricardo White Male, 25 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Charges)
Cuenca, Ricardo White Male, 24 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated
Cuenca, Ricardo White Male, 24 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Fernsmith, Alex White Male, 25 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Durante, Joseph White Male, 25 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Durante, Joseph White Male, 24 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Charges)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.


Penalties

Durante, Joseph
Forfeit vacation 3 days
Closed: Not guilty after trial-PC Approved, June 27, 2016
APU Not guilty

Cuenca, Ricardo
Reprimand
Closed: Not guilty after trial-PC Approved, June 27, 2016
APU Not guilty

Details

Incident: April 17, 2013
Closed: December 30, 2013
Last Updated: October 2, 2025

Reason for contact: Other violation of VTL
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 122nd Precinct Staten Island
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime