Complaint #201801809,
February 15, 2018

Officer: Rodriguez, Wilbert
Complainant: Black Male, 24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Rodriguez, Wilbert
Complainant: Black Male, 24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Officer: Heinz, Michael
Complainant: Black Female, 21
Allegation: Offensive Language: Sexual orientation
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Recategorized as: Offensive Language: Other
Officer: Heinz, Michael
Complainant: Male, 20
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Rodriguez, Wilbert Black Male, 24 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Exonerated
Rodriguez, Wilbert Black Male, 24 Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Heinz, Michael Black Female, 21 Offensive Language: Sexual orientation Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Recategorized as Offensive Language: Other on December 9, 2024
Heinz, Michael Male, 20 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated

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.
'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

Rodriguez, Wilbert
Formalized Training

Summary

On February 15, 2018, at approximately 5:59 p.m., Sgt. Wilbert Rodriguez, PO Michael Heinz, and PO Jimmie Moore, of the PSA 8 Anti-Crime unit, stopped [redacted]s vehicle, containing [redacted] and [redacted] near the intersection of Rosedale Avenue and Story Avenue, in the Bronx (Allegation A: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). Sgt. Rodriguez interfered with [redacted]s use of a recording device (Allegation B: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). PO Heinz allegedly spoke discourteously to [redacted] (Allegation C: Discourtesy, [redacted]). PO Heinz allegedly made remarks to [redacted] based on her perceived sexual orientation (Allegation D: Offensive Language, [redacted]). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: February 15, 2018
Received: March 6, 2018
Closed: December 6, 2018
Last Updated: December 11, 2024

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 43rd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Jimmie Moore