Complaint #201900074,
November 27, 2018

Officer: Ciangiulli, David
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 53
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Ciangiulli, David
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 53
Allegation: Offensive Language: Sexual orientation
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Recategorized as: Offensive Language: Other
Officer: Ciangiulli, David
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 53
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Ciangiulli, David
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 53
Allegation: Discourtesy: Demeanor/tone
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Ciangiulli, David
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 53
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Ciangiulli, David
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 53
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Ciangiulli, David
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 53
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Photography/Videography
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Ciangiulli, David
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 53
Allegation: Offensive Language: Gender
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Recategorized as: Offensive Language: Other
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Ciangiulli, David Hispanic Male, 53 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Ciangiulli, David Hispanic Male, 53 Offensive Language: Sexual orientation Unsubstantiated
Recategorized as Offensive Language: Other on December 9, 2024
Ciangiulli, David Hispanic Male, 53 Abuse of Authority: Frisk Unsubstantiated
Ciangiulli, David Hispanic Male, 53 Discourtesy: Demeanor/tone Unsubstantiated
Ciangiulli, David Hispanic Male, 53 Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Unsubstantiated
Ciangiulli, David Hispanic Male, 53 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Ciangiulli, David Hispanic Male, 53 Abuse of Authority: Photography/Videography Unsubstantiated
Ciangiulli, David Hispanic Male, 53 Offensive Language: Gender Unsubstantiated
Recategorized as Offensive Language: Other on December 9, 2024

Conclusion Meanings:

'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

At approximately 1:32 p.m. on November 27, 2018, Police Officer David Ciangiulli and Police Officer Tyler Theiss from the 14th Precinct were with [redacted] at [redacted] which was located at [redacted] in Manhattan, to assist him with filing a police report regarding a larceny. While they were in the hotel lobby, [redacted] felt light-headed, so he grabbed Police Officer Ciangiulli's arm. While [redacted] was holding him, Police Officer Ciangiulli allegedly pushed his arm towards [redacted] which caused [redacted] to fall on the floor (Allegation A: Force – Physical Force, [redacted]). After he stood up, [redacted], Police Officer Ciangiulli, and Police Officer Theiss proceeded to [redacted]'s hotel room so they could wait for the Evidence Collection Team (ECT) to arrive.
While they were waiting for ECT, Police Officer Ciangiulli approached [redacted] and allegedly squeezed all of his fingers (within Allegation A). Police Officer Ciangiulli told Police Officer Theiss, "He stabbed me. He's got a knife or something." Police Officer Ciangiulli removed his jacket and showed [redacted] a mark on his arm. Police Officer Ciangiulli yelled so loudly at [redacted] that his spit allegedly landed on [redacted] (Allegation B: Discourtesy - Demeanor/Tone, [redacted]). Police Officer Ciangiulli allegedly referred to [redacted] as a faggot while speaking to Police Officer Theiss (Allegation C: Offensive Language – Sexual Orientation, [redacted]). Police Officer Ciangiulli allegedly frisked [redacted] and instructed him to empty his pockets (Allegation D: Abuse of Authority – Frisk, [redacted]) (Allegation E: Abuse of Authority – Search of Person, [redacted]). Police Officer Ciangiulli allegedly told [redacted] "I don't give a shit about you" (Allegation F: Discourtesy – Word, [redacted]). [redacted] advised Police Officer Ciangiulli to go to the hospital and Police Officer Ciangiulli allegedly replied, "No you son of a bitch – I ain't going nowhere with you" (within Allegation F).
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Details

Incident: November 27, 2018
Received: January 3, 2019
Closed: March 6, 2020
Last Updated: December 11, 2024

Reason for contact: C/V requested investigation of crime
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD Midtown South Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Daniel Park, Tyler Theiss