Complaint #201506705,
August 11, 2015

Officer: Lewis, Matthew
Complainant: Black Male, 23
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Lewis, Matthew
Complainant: Black Male, 23
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Lewis, Matthew
Complainant: Black Male, 23
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Lewis, Matthew
Complainant: Black Male, 23
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Coleman, Derrick
Complainant: Black Male, 23
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Lewis, Matthew Black Male, 23 Abuse of Authority: Question Exonerated
Lewis, Matthew Black Male, 23 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Exonerated
Lewis, Matthew Black Male, 23 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Unsubstantiated
Lewis, Matthew Black Male, 23 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Unsubstantiated
Coleman, Derrick Black Male, 23 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop 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 August 11, 2015, [redacted]'s vehicle was pulled over after he crossed through the intersection of Merrick Boulevard and Farmer's Boulevard, by PO Matthew Lewis and PO Derrick Coleman of the 113th Precinct (Allegations A and B). PO Lewis approached [redacted]'s driver's door, asked him for his license and registration while also asking him if he was on probation (Allegation C). [redacted] was then asked to step out of his vehicle. PO Lewis then searched [redacted]'s vehicle (Allegation D). PO Lewis then allegedly refused to provide his name and shield number to [redacted] (Allegation E). [redacted] Read report for details.


Details

Incident: August 11, 2015
Received: August 12, 2015
Closed: January 12, 2016

Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 113th Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued