Complaint #201304834,
June 4, 2013

Officer: Basler, Craig
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Basler, Craig
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Belle, Robert
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Belle, Robert
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Basler, Craig Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Exonerated
Basler, Craig Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Substantiated (Charges)
Belle, Robert Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Substantiated (Charges)
Belle, Robert Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn 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.


Penalties

Basler, Craig
Forfeit vacation 4 days
Forfeit vacation 2 days
Closed: Guilty after trial-PC Approved, February 22, 2016
APU Guilty
Forfeit vacation 2 days

Belle, Robert
Forfeit vacation 2 days
Closed: Not guilty after trial-PC Approved, February 22, 2016
APU Not guilty

Details

Incident: June 4, 2013
Received: June 5, 2013
Closed: February 5, 2014
Last Updated: October 2, 2025

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 47th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued