Complaint #201308169,
July 26, 2013

Officer: Valentin, Peter
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Valentin, Peter
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 37
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Valentin, Peter
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 37
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Valentin, Peter Hispanic Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated
Valentin, Peter Hispanic Male, 37 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Charges)
Valentin, Peter Hispanic Male, 37 Force: Chokehold Unsubstantiated

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.


Penalty

Valentin, Peter
Closed: Not guilty after trial-PC Approved, September 22, 2015
APU Not guilty

Summary

On July 26, 2013, at approximately 8:38 a.m., Det. Peter Valentin of Narcotics Borough Bronx arrested [redacted] in front of 1110 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. [redacted] had previously been walking with an acquaintance, identified by the investigation to be [redacted] Det. Valentin approached [redacted] and questioned him regarding his interaction with [redacted] alleged that Det. Valentin punched him in his left eye, causing him to fall toward his right (Allegation A). Det. Valentin then allegedly placed his right forearm around [redacted] s neck, and held his right wrist, restricting [redacted] s breathing (Allegation B). [redacted] alleged that when he asked Det. Valentin why he had punched him, Det. Valentin asked whether [redacted] wanted him to "finish him off" (Allegation C). [redacted] was then searched incident to his arrest and transported to the 14th Precinct stationhouse. After being taken to Central Booking, [redacted] was taken to [redacted] in the Bronx for his swollen eye. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: July 26, 2013
Received: September 4, 2013
Closed: January 15, 2015
Last Updated: October 2, 2025

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 41st Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Andy Urena