Complaint #201404729,
May 11, 2014

Officer: Muller, Christophe
Complainant: Black Male, 22
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Sambolin, Derek
Complainant: Black Male, 22
Allegation: Force: Vehicle
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Grandstaff, Thaddeus
Complainant: Black Male, 22
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Grandstaff, Thaddeus
Complainant: Black Male, 22
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Grandstaff, Thaddeus
Complainant: Black Male, 22
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Recategorized as: Offensive Language: Other
Officer: Muller, Christophe
Complainant: Black Male, 22
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Muller, Christophe
Complainant: Black Male, 22
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Muller, Christophe Black Male, 22 Force: Gun Pointed Exonerated
Sambolin, Derek Black Male, 22 Force: Vehicle Unsubstantiated
Grandstaff, Thaddeus Black Male, 22 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Grandstaff, Thaddeus Black Male, 22 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Grandstaff, Thaddeus Black Male, 22 Offensive Language: Race Unsubstantiated
Recategorized as Offensive Language: Other on December 9, 2024
Muller, Christophe Black Male, 22 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated
Muller, Christophe Black Male, 22 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated

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.
'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.


Summary

On May 11, 2014, at approximately 5:10 p.m., [redacted] was riding his motorcycle on Pacific Street and slowed as he approached the traffic light at Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. An unmarked black Chevrolet Impala that was speeding toward him allegedly hit the motorcycle's rear tire (Allegation A). The occupants of the car were PO Derek Sambolin, PO Jared Fox, PO Thaddeus Grandstaff, and SGT Christophe Muller from the 73rd Precinct. [redacted] fell off, sustaining a laceration and a scrape to his left leg, but the motorcycle kept moving and crashed into another car. [redacted] immediately got up from the ground, saw blood, and ran through the courtyard of a nearby New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) building, located at 707 Kingsborough 7 Walk. SGT Muller pointed his gun at [redacted] (Allegation B), instructed him not to move, and allegedly said, "Shut the fuck up. Don't fucking move or I'll shoot you" (Allegation C, Allegation D). PO Grandstaff allegedly also told [redacted] to "shut the fuck up" and allegedly continued using profanity throughout the incident (Allegation E). SGT Muller handcuffed [redacted] and PO Grandstaff allegedly punched [redacted] two times in the chest with a closed fist (Allegation F). En route to the 73rd Precinct stationhouse, PO Grandstaff allegedly said, "Do you have money for your fucking bond, nigger?" (Allegation G). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: May 11, 2014
Received: May 15, 2014
Closed: February 9, 2015
Last Updated: December 11, 2024

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 73rd Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Jared Fox