Complaint #201504483,
June 2, 2015

Officer: Dick, James
Complainant: Black Male, 25
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Dick, James
Complainant: Black Male, 25
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Cappellano, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 25
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Dick, James
Complainant: Black Male, 25
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Dick, James Black Male, 25 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Dick, James Black Male, 25 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Cappellano, Michael Black Male, 25 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Dick, James Black Male, 25 Abuse of Authority: Stop Unsubstantiated

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.


Penalties

Cappellano, Michael
Command Discipline - A

Dick, James
Command Discipline - A

Summary

On June 2, 2015 at approximately 9:30 p.m., [redacted] was allegedly stopped by PO James Dick and PO Michael Cappellano of the 104th Precinct in front of 1701 Putnam Avenue in Queens (Allegation A). PO Dick allegedly searched [redacted]'s vehicle after smelling an odor of marijuana emanating from it (Allegation B). [redacted] also alleged that both officers refused to provide him with their names and shield numbers before driving away from the scene (Allegations C and D). [redacted] was not arrested or issued a summons. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: June 2, 2015
Closed: October 7, 2015

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 104th Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued