Complaint #201809885,
November 17, 2018

Officer: Snavely, Ryan
Complainant: Black Male, 51
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Officer: Snavely, Ryan
Complainant: Black Male, 51
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Ortiz, Milton
Complainant: Black Male, 51
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Bermudez, Roberto
Complainant: Black Male, 51
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Snavely, Ryan Black Male, 51 Abuse of Authority: Question Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Snavely, Ryan Black Male, 51 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Exonerated
Ortiz, Milton Black Male, 51 Abuse of Authority: Question Exonerated
Bermudez, Roberto Black Male, 51 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search 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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Snavely, Ryan
Formalized Training

Summary

On November 17, 2018, at approximately 12:50 a.m., [redacted] was driving in the vicinity of Lurting Avenue and Mace Avenue in the Bronx. [redacted] Is vehicle was stopped by Sgt. Roberto Bermudez, PO Ryan Snavely, and PO Milton Ortiz of the 49th Precinct for a Vehicle and Traffic Law infraction. PO Snavely and PO Ortiz questioned [redacted] (Allegations A-B: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). PO Snavely and Sgt. Bermudez searched [redacted] vehicle (Allegations C-D: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). [redacted] was arrested as a result of this incident and was charged with [redacted] that precipitated this incident. The criminal case was adjourned in contemplation of dismissal. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: November 17, 2018
Received: November 28, 2018
Closed: August 23, 2019

Reason for contact: Other violation of VTL
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 49th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected