Complaint #201610580,
December 23, 2016

Officer: Attia, Momen
Complainant: Asian Male, 32
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Disposition: APU Not guilty
Officer: Attia, Momen
Complainant: Asian Male, 32
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Attia, Momen
Complainant: Asian Male, 32
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Disposition: APU Guilty
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Attia, Momen Asian Male, 32 Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Disposition: APU Not guilty
Attia, Momen Asian Male, 32 Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Unsubstantiated
Attia, Momen Asian Male, 32 Abuse of Authority: Frisk 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

Attia, Momen
Closed: Guilty after trial-PC Approved, November 9, 2018
Forfeit vacation 2 days

Summary

On December 23, 2016, at approximately 10:31 P.M., [redacted] was resting on his pedicab in front of the Winter Garden Theatre at 1634 Broadway in Manhattan when he was approached by PO Momen Attia of the Midtown North Precinct. PO Attia told [redacted] that he could not stand in front of the theatre. Shortly thereafter, PO Steven Fabb, also of the Midtown North Precinct, approached and stood with PO Attia. [redacted] took his phone out of his pocket and began filming the officers. As soon as [redacted] started filming, PO Attia placed him in handcuffs (Allegation A). After [redacted] was handcuffed, PO Attia frisked and searched him (Allegations B and C). Once [redacted]'s military ID was verified, he was released without a summons. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: December 23, 2016
Received: December 29, 2016
Closed: August 17, 2017
Last Updated: October 2, 2025

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD Midtown North Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Steven Fabb
Video evidence collected