| Officer: | Rivera, Robert |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 55 |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer: | Auyeung, Susan |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 55 |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer: | Rivera, Robert |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 55 |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer: | Rivera, Robert |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 55 |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Officer: | Auyeung, Susan |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 55 |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Officer | Complainant | Allegation | CCRB Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivera, Robert | Black Male, 55 | Force: Physical force | Unsubstantiated |
| Auyeung, Susan | Black Male, 55 | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment | Unsubstantiated |
| Rivera, Robert | Black Male, 55 | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Unsubstantiated |
| Rivera, Robert | Black Male, 55 | Discourtesy: Word | Unsubstantiated |
| Auyeung, Susan | Black Male, 55 | Force: Physical force | Exonerated |
Further details on conclusions.
On December 24, 2017, at approximately 12:45 PM, Police Officer Robert Rivera and Sergeant Susan Auyeung responded to a 911 call for a three-card monte game in front of 320 5th Avenue in Manhattan. PO Rivera and Sgt. Auyeung observed [redacted] and two other unapprehended males facilitating a three-card monte game. PO Rivera and Sgt. Auyeung both approached [redacted]. PO Rivera quickly moved to apprehend another male, and [redacted] and Sgt. Auyeung began to struggle. Sgt. Auyeung tripped [redacted] to the ground (Allegation A: Force, [redacted]). Both Sgt. Auyeung and [redacted] fell to the ground, and Sgt. Auyeung injured her head. PO Rivera then re-approached [redacted] and punched him several times in his ribs (Allegation B: Force, [redacted]). [redacted] complained of pain, and PO Rivera allegedly stated, "Well die then" in response (Allegation C: Discourtesy, [redacted]). PO Rivera and Sgt. Auyeung handcuffed [redacted] and transported him to their police vehicle to transport him to the Midtown South stationhouse. While en route to the Midtown South stationhouse, Sgt. Auyeung allegedly refused to provide medical attention to [redacted] (Allegation D: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]), and PO Rivera allegedly threatened [redacted] with the use of physical force (Allegation E: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). Read report for details.