Complaint #201900940,
January 25, 2019

Officer: Calemmo, Adrian
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Kiernan, John
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Kiernan, John
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Calemmo, Adrian Hispanic Male, 22 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Kiernan, John Hispanic Male, 22 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Unsubstantiated
Kiernan, John Hispanic Male, 22 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated

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 January 25th, 2019, [redacted] was arrested and held in the holding cells of the 14th Precinct stationhouse in Manhattan. After being released from the holding cells to use the bathroom at around 11:48am, [redacted] attempted to put his cell phone into his pocket. Detective Adrian Calemmo of Midtown South Detective Squad grabbed [redacted] arm and twisted it behind to prevent him from reaching into his pocket, causing [redacted] shoulder to dislocate (Allegation A: Force, exonerated). EMS then transported [redacted] to [redacted] where he met his arresting officer, Detective John Kiernan of Midtown South Detective Squad. While they were at the hospital, Det. Kiernan allegedly discouraged [redacted] from obtaining X-rays (Allegation B: Abuse of Authority, unsubstantiated) and allegedly told [redacted] "He did not do anything to your shoulder. You want to see something done to your shoulder?" (Allegation C: Abuse of Authority, unsubstantiated). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: January 25, 2019
Received: January 31, 2019
Closed: November 22, 2019

Reason for contact: CV already in custody
Location: Police building
In NYPD Midtown South Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Kara Maloney, Michael Puma, Gary Scollard
Video evidence collected