Complaint #201607174,
August 10, 2016

Officer: Bueno, Fermin
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Bueno, Fermin
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Bueno, Fermin
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Bueno, Fermin Hispanic Male, 30 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Charges)
Bueno, Fermin Hispanic Male, 30 Force: Chokehold Substantiated (Charges)
Bueno, Fermin Hispanic Male, 30 Force: Physical force 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.


Penalty

Bueno, Fermin
Closed: Not guilty after trial-PC Approved, January 11, 2019
APU Not guilty

Summary

On August 10, 2016, at approximately 7:30 p.m., PO Bueno and Sgt. Korpolinski, who were working in the PSA 7 Conditions Unit, were patrolling in the area of Brook Avenue and East 139th Street in the Bronx when they encountered [redacted] reportedly initiated contact with the officers as he cursed at and threatened them. Following a brief exchange in which the officers ordered [redacted] to leave the scene, [redacted] allegedly threw a cup of coffee on PO Bueno's crotch.
PO Bueno and Sgt. Korpolinski grabbed [redacted]'s arms. PO Bueno quickly moved behind [redacted] and executed a chokehold by wrapping his right arm over [redacted]'s right shoulder, across his throat, and extending his right hand to [redacted]'s left shoulder (Allegation A). PO Bueno lifted [redacted] off of his feet in this position, walked him toward the van, and placed him in handcuffs.
PO Bueno, along with Sgt. Korpolinski, escorted [redacted] to the side of the van to place him inside. As the men reached the rear passengers' door of the van, PO Bueno pulled [redacted] against the closed door (Allegation B). PO Bueno then entered the van with [redacted] who was seated in a rear seat. PO Bueno allegedly struck [redacted] while in the rear of the van (Allegation C).
[redacted] was transported to the PSA 7 stationhouse and released with a summons for disorderly conduct. The subsection of this offense was not listed, and the disposition of the summons is unknown.
An attorney was consulted regarding all allegations and OMNs. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: August 10, 2016
Received: August 22, 2016
Closed: July 28, 2017
Last Updated: October 2, 2025

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 40th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Jason Korpolinski
Video evidence collected