Complaint #201708314,
September 28, 2017

Officer: Chittum, Melvin
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 31
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Chittum, Melvin
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 31
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Chittum, Melvin Hispanic Male, 31 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unsubstantiated
Chittum, Melvin Hispanic Male, 31 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Exonerated

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.
'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.


Details

Incident: September 28, 2017
Received: October 10, 2017
Closed: August 13, 2018

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Police building
In NYPD 45th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Guido Aguilera, Thomas Jusza, Sean Liscoe