| Officer: | Paholek, Robert |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black, 27 |
| Allegation: | Force: Nonlethal restraining device |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer: | Bellantonio, Robert |
| Complainant: | Black, 27 |
| Allegation: | Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer: | Bellantonio, Robert |
| Complainant: | Black, 27 |
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer | Complainant | Allegation | CCRB Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paholek, Robert | Black, 27 | Force: Nonlethal restraining device | Exonerated |
| Bellantonio, Robert | Black, 27 | Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) | Exonerated |
| Bellantonio, Robert | Black, 27 | Force: Gun Pointed | Exonerated |
Further details on conclusions.
On June 29, 2017 at approximately 4:10AM, [redacted], an employee of [redacted], located at [redacted] in Staten Island, was approached by [redacted] who asked [redacted] for a loose cigarette. [redacted] refused [redacted]'s request. [redacted] threw milk crates at the door of the deli and slashed the awning of the deli. [redacted] called 911. Police Officers Robert Paholek and Robert Bellantonio, both of the 120th Precinct, arrived to the location. PO Paholek and PO Bellantonio issued [redacted] multiple commands to drop the knife but [redacted] did not comply. PO Paholek pointed a Taser at [redacted] and PO Bellantonio pointed his gun at him (Allegation A). [redacted] took a step toward the officers with the knife in his hand and PO Paholek deployed his Taser against [redacted] (Allegation B). [redacted] dropped the knife in response. PO Paholek took [redacted] to the ground. While on the ground, [redacted] refused to provide his hands when asked. PO Bellantonio struck [redacted] multiple times with an asp (Allegation C). Police Officers Melissa Natal and Martin Abraham, also of the 120th Precinct, responded to the scene and assisted in handcuffing [redacted]. [redacted] was arrested as a result of this incident. [redacted] was charged [redacted]. Read report for details.