Complaint #201802118,
March 5, 2018

Officer: Gebhard, James
Complainant: Black Female, 50
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Gebhard, James
Complainant: Black Female, 50
Allegation: Offensive Language: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Rios, Carlos
Complainant: Black Female, 50
Allegation: Offensive Language: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Gebhard, James Black Female, 50 Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital Unsubstantiated
Gebhard, James Black Female, 50 Offensive Language: Other Unsubstantiated
Rios, Carlos Black Female, 50 Offensive Language: Other 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 March 5, 2018, at approximately 6:30 p.m., [redacted] entered the 19th Precinct stationhouse to file a complaint regarding harassment and stalking. [redacted] approached Police Officer Carlos Rios of the 19th Precinct, and apprised him of her complaint. After he and [redacted] argued over whether the NYPD could take a report of her complaint, PO Rios allegedly asked if she was mentally ill, was schizophrenic, was on any medication, and if she had ever been hospitalized before (Allegation A: Offensive Language, [redacted]). [redacted] asked to speak to a supervisor, and a few minutes later, Sergeant James Gebhard of the 19th Precinct, approached [redacted] asked if she was mentally ill, and if she was on any medication (Allegation B: Offensive Language, [redacted]). After arguing with [redacted] for several minutes, Sgt. Gebhard allegedly told an unidentified officer to "call a bus," for [redacted] (Allegation C: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]) and she left the 19th Precinct stationhouse. [redacted] was not arrested or issued any summons as a result. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: March 5, 2018
Received: March 18, 2018
Closed: January 28, 2019

Reason for contact: Report of other crime
Location: Police building
In NYPD 19th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued