Complaint #201510504,
December 14, 2015

Officer: Rodriguez, Robert
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Rodriguez, Robert
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Rodriguez, Robert
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Rodriguez, Robert
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Rodriguez, Robert
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Rodriguez, Robert Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Unsubstantiated
Rodriguez, Robert Hispanic Male, 25 Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Unsubstantiated
Rodriguez, Robert Hispanic Male, 25 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Rodriguez, Robert Hispanic Male, 35 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Rodriguez, Robert Hispanic Male, 25 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unsubstantiated

Conclusion Meanings:

'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 December 14, 2015, at approximately 12:10 a.m., [redacted] in the Bronx, [redacted] was pulled over for multiple VTL violations, including obstructing traffic with a motor vehicle. The officers who pulled him over were identified by the investigation as PO Robert Rodriguez and PO Thomas Nicoletti of SOD SRG. [redacted] alleged that during the incident, PO Rodriguez used a series of profane remarks and iterations of the word "fuck" (within Allegation A). PO Rodriguez approached, instructed [redacted] to put his keys on the roof, and asked him where he was coming from. PO Rodriguez then asked him for his dealer plate information and [redacted] explained that it was in his door panel located on the opposite side of the vehicle. As [redacted] proceeded to reach for the information, PO Rodriguez put his right hand on his holster and lifted his gun halfway out (Allegation B) and stated, "Don't fucking move like that" (within Allegation A). As [redacted] went to retrieve his ID from his wallet, PO Rodriguez observed his PBA Card and asked, "Let me see those fucking 16s. Fucking bullshitting me, these are fucking e-bay specials (within Allegation A). PO Rodriguez removed the cards from his hand and instructed him to exit the vehicle and remove the dealer plates from the vehicle. Once [redacted] removed the plates, he handed them to PO Rodriguez. PO Rodriguez stated, "Say good-bye to your fucking plates" and proceeded to bend the plates (within Allegation A and Allegation C). PO Rodriguez then stated to [redacted] "You know any fucking tow trucks. You better call them right now and if not I am going to arrest you" (within Allegation A and Allegation D). As PO Rodriguez went back to the police vehicle, [redacted] brother [redacted] arrived at the location. [redacted] approached the police vehicle and put his hand on the car door in order to speak to the officers. PO Rodriguez stated, "Get your fucking hands off my car. Who the fuck are you? (Allegation E). PO Rodriguez issued [redacted] seven summonses (Encl. Board... Read report for details.


Details

Incident: December 14, 2015
Closed: March 31, 2016

Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 45th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Moving violation summons issued

Witness Officers: Thomas Nicoletti
Video evidence collected