Complaint #201503452,
April 25, 2015

Officer: Mccarthy, Paul
Complainant: Black Female, 34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Mccarthy, Paul
Complainant: Black Female, 34
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Mccarthy, Paul Black Female, 34 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Mccarthy, Paul Black Female, 34 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 April 25, 2015, at approximately 9:35 p.m., officers responded to a call for additional units. In front of [redacted] in the Bronx, officers attempted to disperse a crowd that had gathered in the courtyard. [redacted] was in a heated argument with other individuals when officers told them to leave. The other party left while [redacted] and her friends remained in front of [redacted]. PO Paul McCarthy approached [redacted] and repeatedly used the word "fuck" towards her (Allegation A). When PO McCarthy asked [redacted] for her identification, she refused to provide it. [redacted] continued to argue back and forth with PO McCarthy for her identification. [redacted] told PO McCarthy to not follow her when PO McCarthy ordered her to stop walking away from him. [redacted] resisted being placed into handcuffs and being placed into the RMP. The force applied by PO McCarthy resulted in [redacted] hitting her head on the frame of the vehicle (Allegation B). [redacted] alleged she sustained a large bruise and swelling to the top right side of her forehead. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: April 25, 2015
Received: May 1, 2015
Closed: September 3, 2015

Reason for contact: Report-dispute
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 46th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Summons - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: Yudelca Burgos, Tricia Grant
Video evidence collected