Complaint #201710196,
December 2, 2017

Officer: Trombetta, Anthony
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 59
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Trombetta, Anthony
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 59
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Trombetta, Anthony Hispanic Male, 59 Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Unsubstantiated
Trombetta, Anthony Hispanic Male, 59 Abuse of Authority: Question Unsubstantiated

Conclusion Meanings:

'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.


Summary

On December 2, 2017, at approximately 11:14 a.m., as [redacted] was crossing the street of [redacted] in Queens, he was almost hit by a motor vehicle. He became involved in a verbal dispute with the unidentified driver of the vehicle. At this time, a marked police vehicle driving west on [redacted] approached [redacted] and stopped next to him. PO Anthony Trombetta of the 102 Precinct, who was seated in the front passenger's seat spoke to [redacted] through the window and asked if he was drunk and why was he drinking early in the day (Allegation A: Abuse of authority, [redacted]). [redacted] denied drinking and stated that he had just returned from the grocery store while signaling to a plastic bag in his hand. PO Trombetta asked [redacted] what he had in his plastic bag (within Allegation A) and he responded a soda bottle. PO Trombetta instructed [redacted] to show him the contents of the bag. [redacted] opened the bag, extended his arms towards PO Trombetta, and showed him the plastic bag which contained a large soda bottle. PO Trombetta stuck his head slightly out of the window and looked into the plastic bag (Allegation B: Abuse of authority, [redacted]). The marked police vehicle then drove away. [redacted] was not arrested or issued a summons for this incident. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: December 2, 2017
Received: December 10, 2017
Closed: July 26, 2018

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 102nd Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Michael Oconnell