Complaint #201408507,
August 13, 2014

Officer: Zakoscielny, Gregory
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Zakoscielny, Gregory
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Zakoscielny, Gregory Hispanic Male, 35 Force: Gun Pointed Exonerated
Zakoscielny, Gregory Hispanic Male, 35 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Exonerated
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 35-39 Discourtesy: Word 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.
'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 August 13, 2014, at approximately 5pm, [redacted] who was driving his mother's white 2005 Nissan Maxima with his business partner, [redacted] in the front passenger's seat, refused to stop at a vehicle checkpoint manned by Highway District Unit Number 1 at the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. PO Gregory Zakoscielny of Highway 1 began a vehicle chase with [redacted] and was eventually able to stop him. PO Zakoscielny pointed his gun at [redacted] and told him to shut off his vehicle or the officer would have to shoot (Allegation A). PO Zakoscielny allegedly asked [redacted] "Why the fuck are you laughing?" (Allegation B). The officer on the passenger's side allegedly knocked his gun on the window, and said, "Open the fucking window (Allegations C and D)." PO Zakoscielny subsequently issued [redacted] six summonses, [redacted]. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: August 13, 2014
Received: August 19, 2014
Closed: June 22, 2015

Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 40th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Moving violation summons issued