Complaint #201805625,
July 1, 2018

Officer: Lynch, Patrick
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 29
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Lynch, Patrick
Complainant: Black Male, 32
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Lynch, Patrick
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Lynch, Patrick
Complainant: Black Male, 32
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Lynch, Patrick Hispanic Male, 29 Force: Gun Pointed Unsubstantiated
Lynch, Patrick Black Male, 32 Force: Gun Pointed Unsubstantiated
Lynch, Patrick Hispanic Male, 29 Discourtesy: Word Exonerated
Lynch, Patrick Black Male, 32 Discourtesy: Word 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 July 1, 2018, at approximately 12:00 p.m. [redacted] and his friend [redacted] were involved in an argument at the corner of 203rd Street and 50th Avenue in Queens. Close to this intersection is the residence of PO Patrick Lynch of the 103rd Precinct. PO Lynch was in his house at the time with his girlfriend, [redacted]. As the argument continued, PO Lynch walked out of his house. PO Lynch drew and pointed his firearm at [redacted] and [redacted] (Allegations A and B- Force-[redacted]). PO Lynch told them not to "fucking" move (Allegation C and Allegation D- Discourtesy- [redacted]). PO Lynch then called 911. Lt. William Arndt of the 111th Precinct responded. Nearby were neighbors [redacted] and [redacted]'s son [redacted] exited his house after uniformed officers arrived on scene.
This case received coverage in the [redacted] and was deemed sensitive (Board Reviews 33-35, Board Review 61).
As a result of this incident, both [redacted] and [redacted] were arrested for menacing (Board Reviews 56, 57, 59, and 60). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: July 1, 2018
Received: July 12, 2018
Closed: January 27, 2020

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 111th Precinct Queens
Outcome: Arrest - harrassment (against a PO)

Witness Officers: William Arndt, Ryan Bonti, Joseph Cho, Sean Desena, Stephanie Matthes
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected