Complaint #201802782,
March 31, 2018

Officer: Lopes, Fernando
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 37
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Lopes, Fernando
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Lopes, Fernando
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 37
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Lopes, Fernando
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Lopes, Fernando
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Lopes, Fernando
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Monteleone, Ryan
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Lopes, Fernando Hispanic Male, 37 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Lopes, Fernando Hispanic Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Unsubstantiated
Lopes, Fernando Hispanic Male, 37 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Lopes, Fernando Hispanic Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated
Lopes, Fernando Hispanic Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Unsubstantiated
Lopes, Fernando Hispanic Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Exonerated
Monteleone, Ryan Hispanic Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment 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.
'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 31, 2018, at approximately 12:50 a.m., at Hamilton Avenue and Centre Street in Brooklyn, Police Officer Fernando Lopes of the 76th Precinct and Sergeant Ryan Monteleone of the 103rd Precinct were conducting a vehicle stop. PO Lopes and Sgt. Monteleone sat inside their vehicle parked behind the stopped vehicle, when they observed [redacted] standing in the street and speaking with the stopped motorist. The officers exited their vehicle, and PO Lopes allegedly stated, "What the fuck are you doing," and "Get the fuck away from the car," to (Allegation A: Discourtesy - [redacted]). The officers then approached [redacted] and PO Lopes allegedly pushed [redacted] from the street onto the sidewalk (Allegation B: Force 1). Once on the sidewalk, PO Lopes allegedly grabbed [redacted] cell phone, which had been recording video footage, from his hand and threw it on the ground, which cracked the screen (Allegation C: Abuse of Authority [redacted] 1) (Allegation D: Abuse of Authority - [redacted] 1). PO Lopes then handcuffed [redacted] and allegedly stated, "If you move, I'll slam you on your face," to [redacted] (Allegation E: Abuse of Authority 1). PO Lopes and Sgt. Monteleone then transported [redacted] to the 76th Precinct stationhouse. While the officers escorted [redacted] into the stationhouse, he complained of injuries. PO Lopes allegedly responded that if [redacted] said anything about going to the hospital at the stationhouse, he would be taken to jail. PO Lopes and Sgt. Monteleone then allegedly did not obtain medical treatment for [redacted] (Allegation F: Abuse of Authority [redacted] (Allegation G: Abuse of Authority - [redacted])). [redacted] was issued a summons for Disorderly Conduct in the First Degree as a result of this incident.
There were three surveillance videos available for this incident; however, neither video is an original, but rather a video recording of video footage. Two videos were from the BP Gas Station located at 354 Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn, 02:10 long (Board Review 01) and... Read report for details.


Details

Incident: March 31, 2018
Received: April 10, 2018
Closed: June 11, 2019

Reason for contact: C/V intervened on behalf of/observed encounter w/3rd party
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 76th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Summons - disorderly conduct

Video evidence collected