Complaint #201604227,
May 13, 2016

Officer: Latva, Brian
Complainant: Black Female, 17
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Officer: Fiscante, Erica
Complainant: Black Female, 17
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Celona, Edward
Complainant: Black Female, 17
Allegation: Force: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Celona, Edward
Complainant: Black Female, 17
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Celona, Edward
Complainant: Black Female, 17
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Islam, Abraham
Complainant: Black Female, 17
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Latva, Brian
Complainant: Black Female, 17
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Officer: Latva, Brian
Complainant: Black Female, 17
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Latva, Brian Black Female, 17 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Fiscante, Erica Black Female, 17 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Celona, Edward Black Female, 17 Force: Other Unsubstantiated
Celona, Edward Black Female, 17 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Celona, Edward Black Female, 17 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Islam, Abraham Black Female, 17 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Latva, Brian Black Female, 17 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Latva, Brian Black Female, 17 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Substantiated (Formalized Training)

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.
'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

Latva, Brian
No Finding
No penalty

Summary

On May 13, 2016, at approximately 9:15 p.m., PO Edward Celona walked [redacted] and [redacted] into the 106th Precinct stationhouse after arresting them for [redacted] PO Celona pushed [redacted] on the steps outside the stationhouse (Allegations A).
On May 14, 2016, at approximately 4:00 a.m., PO Celona was attempting to fingerprint [redacted] pulled her hand away. PO Celona brought [redacted] to the ground (Allegation B). PO Orlowski restrained [redacted]'s leg by stepping on her ankle (Allegation C). PO Islam restrained [redacted]'s other leg (Allegation D). PO Celona pushed his knee against [redacted]'s chest, restricting her breathing (Allegation E). Sgt. Latva used three cycles of the taser against [redacted] (Allegations F through H). [redacted] was transported to [redacted] Read report for details.


Details

Incident: May 13, 2016
Received: May 14, 2016
Closed: November 21, 2016

Reason for contact: CV already in custody
Location: Police building
In NYPD 106th Precinct Queens
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime