| Officer: | Benitez, Wilfredo |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 22 |
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Other |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer: | Benitez, Wilfredo |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 22 |
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Officer: | Oconnor, Marc |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 22 |
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Officer: | Grayson, Kevin |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 22 |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer: | Benitez, Wilfredo |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 22 |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer: | Oconnor, Marc |
| Complainant: | Male, 20 |
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Officer: | Oconnor, Marc |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 22 |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Action |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer: | Benitez, Wilfredo |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 22 |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer: | Benitez, Wilfredo |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 21 |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer: | Morales, Carlos |
| Complainant: | Male, 23 |
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Race |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Recategorized as: | Offensive Language: Other |
| Officer: | Oconnor, Marc |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 21 |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer | Complainant | Allegation | CCRB Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benitez, Wilfredo | Black Male, 22 | Offensive Language: Other | Unsubstantiated |
| Benitez, Wilfredo | Black Male, 22 | Force: Gun Pointed | Unfounded |
| Oconnor, Marc | Black Male, 22 | Force: Gun Pointed | Unfounded |
| Grayson, Kevin | Black Male, 22 | Discourtesy: Word | Unsubstantiated |
| Benitez, Wilfredo | Black Male, 22 | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Unsubstantiated |
| Oconnor, Marc | Male, 20 | Force: Gun Pointed | Unfounded |
| Oconnor, Marc | Black Male, 22 | Discourtesy: Action | Unsubstantiated |
| Benitez, Wilfredo | Black Male, 22 | Abuse of Authority: Stop | Exonerated |
| Benitez, Wilfredo | Hispanic Male, 21 | Discourtesy: Word | Unsubstantiated |
| Morales, Carlos | Male, 23 | Offensive Language: Race | Unsubstantiated |
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Recategorized as
Offensive Language: Other
on December 9, 2024
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| Oconnor, Marc | Hispanic Male, 21 | Abuse of Authority: Stop | Exonerated |
Further details on conclusions.
On February 17, 2017 at approximately 4:26 p.m., [redacted] and [redacted] were eating in front of P.S. XO88, a public school located at 1340 Sheridan Avenue in the Bronx. The four men were approached by Detective Wilfredo Benitez (who at the time of this incident held the rank of Police Officer) and PO Marc Oconnor followed closely by Sergeant Kevin Grayson, all of the 44 Precinct. Det. Benitez ordered the four men not to move and to "get on the wall" (Allegations A and B). Det. Benitez allegedly pointed his gun at [redacted] and PO Oconnor allegedly pointed his gun at [redacted] and [redacted] (Allegations C - E). Det. Benitez allegedly ordered the men to "get on the fucking floor," and Sgt. Grayson allegedly ordered the men to "get on the fucking ground" (Allegations F and G). Det. Benitez allegedly said to [redacted] "you an immigrant. You shouldn't even be here. You know who's President?" (Allegation H). The officers arrested the four men and transported them to the 44 Precinct stationhouse. While preparing [redacted] to be placed in a holding cell, PO Oconnor allegedly kicked [redacted]s doffed sneakers (Allegation I). While the men were in the holding cell, Det. Benitez allegedly approached [redacted] and said, "every time I see you outside I'm gonna lock you up" (Allegation J). While the men were in the holding cell, Police Officer Carlos Morales allegedly approached [redacted] and called him a "black shit" (Allegation K). [redacted]. [redacted] and [redacted] were charged with criminal trespass and transferred to Bronx Central Booking, [redacted] was charged with criminal trespass and possession of marijuana and transferred to Bronx Central Booking, and [redacted] was charged with criminal trespass and released with a Desk Appearance Ticket.
Investigation of this case surpassed 90 days due to the number of victims and witnesses involved.
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