Complaint #201407652,
July 24, 2014

Officer: Verdesoto, Wilson
Complainant: Black Male
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Verdesoto, Wilson
Complainant: Black Male
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Edwards, Dustin
Complainant: Black Male
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Edwards, Dustin
Complainant: Black Male
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Verdesoto, Wilson Black Male Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Unsubstantiated
Verdesoto, Wilson Black Male Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Unsubstantiated
Edwards, Dustin Black Male Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Unsubstantiated
Edwards, Dustin Black Male Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Unsubstantiated

Conclusion Meanings:

'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 July 24, 2014, at approximately 12:11 a.m., [redacted] allegedly witnessed two vehicle stops conducted by Sgt. Dustin Edwards and PO Wilson Verdesoto of PSA 3. [redacted] was standing on Ralph Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, when he observed the officers pull over a black SUV. The officers searched the backseat and trunk area of the vehicle. [redacted] remained in the area, and at 12:26 a.m., [redacted] observed the same officers stop a green GMC SUV at Ralph Avenue and Herkimer Street. The officers searched the front passenger's area, including the glove compartment and floors, the backseat, and the trunk area (Allegation A, B, C, and D). [redacted] did not witness the occupants of either car be issued a summons or arrested as a result of the stops and searches. [redacted] provided the license plate of the vehicle the officers were using as [redacted] did not interact with any of the parties and did not see any further interactions. [redacted] Read report for details.


Details

Incident: July 24, 2014
Received: July 28, 2014
Closed: June 25, 2015

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 81st Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Kevin Costello