Complaint #201600212,
January 8, 2016

Officer: Suero, Jonathan
Complainant: Black Male, 14
Allegation: Force: Radio as club
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Disposition: APU Not guilty
Officer: Epps, Jonathan
Complainant: Black Male, 14
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Suero, Jonathan
Complainant: Black Male, 14
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Disposition: APU Guilty
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Suero, Jonathan Black Male, 14 Force: Radio as club Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Disposition: APU Not guilty
Epps, Jonathan Black Male, 14 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Suero, Jonathan Black Male, 14 Discourtesy: Action Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Disposition: APU Guilty

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.


Penalty

Suero, Jonathan
Closed: Guilty after trial-PC Approved, October 25, 2017
Forfeit vacation 3 days

Summary

On January 8, 2016, at approximately 11:00 p.m., PO Jonathan Suero of PSA 4 approached [redacted] inside of the Manhattan Smoke Shop at 41B Madison Street in Manhattan, and PO Suero struck [redacted]'s right elbow twice with his radio (Allegation A). PO Jonathan Epps of PSA 4 approached [redacted] at that time and used his left hand to allegedly push [redacted]'s chest twice (Allegation B). [redacted] cried, and PO Suero allegedly video recorded [redacted] on his cell phone (Allegation C). An IAB referral (case 201602183) was created for PO Suero's alleged video recording of [redacted]. The officers left the store, and they did not arrest [redacted] or issue him a summons (BR 01).
APU attorney [redacted] was consulted in regards to this case. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: January 8, 2016
Received: January 11, 2016
Closed: April 22, 2016
Last Updated: October 2, 2025

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Commercial building
In NYPD 5th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Video evidence collected