Complaint #201500513,
November 13, 2014

Officer: Aaronson, Jacob
Complainant: Black Male, 31
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Baresi, Anthony
Complainant: Black Male, 31
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Aaronson, Jacob Black Male, 31 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Baresi, Anthony Black Male, 31 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) 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.

Further details on conclusions.


Summary

On November 13, 2014, at approximately 12:30 a.m., PO Anthony Baresi and PO Jacob Aaronson of PSA 5 arrested [redacted] for violating an order of protection inside of 1505 Park Avenue in Manhattan. During his interaction with the officers, PO Aaronson punched [redacted] in his face three times (allegation A). PO Baresi struck [redacted] with an asp at least four times, allegedly striking the top of his head and his face (allegation B) while PO Aaronson, simultaneously, kicked [redacted] (within allegation A). [redacted] was arrested and charged with two counts of assaulting a police officer, criminal contempt in the first degree, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct: fight/violent behavior (see Board Review 01 for IAB log, Board review 02 for CCRB statement and Board Review 03 for arrest reports). [redacted] Read report for details.


Details

Incident: November 13, 2014
Received: January 23, 2015
Closed: July 17, 2015

Reason for contact: Report-domestic dispute
Location: Residential building
In NYPD 23rd Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime