Complaint #201805230,
August 17, 2017

Officer: Medina, Michael
Complainant: White Female, 30
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Medina, Michael
Complainant: White Female, 30
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Medina, Michael White Female, 30 Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital Unsubstantiated
Medina, Michael White Female, 30 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated

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 August 17, 2017, at 9:00 p.m., [redacted] was scheduled to meet with Detective Michael Medina at the 5th Precinct stationhouse, regarding an allegation of grand larceny that occurred in 2016. The allegation was filed by [redacted]'s former employer, [redacted] stated that she used to sign checks with [redacted] name for payroll purposes.
On August 17, 2017 at 9:00 p.m., [redacted] arrived at the 5th Precinct stationhouse with her friend, [redacted] did not witness the interaction between [redacted] and Det. Medina.
After the interrogation was over, and Det. Medina and [redacted] were walking out and passing through the interrogation room door, Det. Medina allegedly turned around and whispered, "If you gonna make any health complaints, we will lock you up in the psychiatric ward." (Allegation A – Abuse of Authority - Threat of Removal to Hospital: [redacted]). Det. Medina handcuffed [redacted] and informed her that she would be taken to central booking.
In a June 6, 2018, email exchange between Det. Medina and [redacted] Det. Medina wrote "PS: stop emailing and harassing [redacted] or there will be another warrant out for your arrest. Thank you." (Allegation B – Abuse of Authority - Threat of Arrest: [redacted]). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: August 17, 2017
Received: June 29, 2018
Closed: December 11, 2018

Location: Police building
In NYPD 5th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime