Complaint #201904830,
May 25, 2019

Officer: Modesto, Fabian
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Modesto, Fabian
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Modesto, Fabian
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Modesto, Fabian
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Modesto, Fabian
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Modesto, Fabian
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Modesto, Fabian
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Modesto, Fabian
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Tolson, Andrew
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Board Conclusion
Modesto, Fabian Black Male, 25-29 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Modesto, Fabian Black Male, 25-29 Discourtesy: Word Exonerated
Modesto, Fabian Black Male, 25-29 Force: Gun Pointed Unsubstantiated
Modesto, Fabian Black Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated
Modesto, Fabian Black Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Unfounded
Modesto, Fabian Black Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Unfounded
Modesto, Fabian Black Male, 25-29 Force: Gun Pointed Exonerated
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
Modesto, Fabian Black Male, 25-29 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Tolson, Andrew Black Male, 25-29 Discourtesy: Word 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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.


Penalty

Modesto, Fabian
Command Discipline - A
Command Discipline - A (Vacation: 1 day)

Summary

On May 25, 2019, at approximately 8:30 p.m., [redacted] was driving on a Tail-G electric scooter on single-lane East 26th Street between Newkirk Avenue and Avenue D in Brooklyn. An unmarked black Impala, driven by PO James Lukeson, with passengers PO Richard Ortega and PO Fabian Modesto, all of the 67th Precinct, suddenly drove past [redacted]. The black Impala stopped in front of [redacted] and [redacted] swerved towards parallel parked vehicles on the left side of the road and continued driving. PO Modesto exited the unmarked vehicle and allegedly pointed his gun at [redacted] (Allegation A: Force, [redacted]). [redacted] made a U-turn on East 26th Street and began driving against traffic, at which time PO Modesto allegedly stated, "You better fucking stop before I shoot you in your back" (Allegation B: Discourtesy, [redacted]) (Allegation C: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]).
[redacted] drove two blocks in the wrong direction on East 26th Street, before turning right onto the sidewalk on the northwestern side of the intersection of East 26th Street and Flatbush Avenue. [redacted] then got off his scooter and laid on the ground with his arms and legs extended from his body. PO Modesto ran towards [redacted] with his gun, pointing it at [redacted] and ultimately placing it against his back (Allegation D: Force, [redacted]). PO Modesto then allegedly struck [redacted] in the face with his knee, causing [redacted]'s face to collide with the ground (Allegation E: Force, [redacted]). [redacted] asked why PO Modesto had kicked him in his face, and PO Modesto replied, "I didn't kick you in your fucking face," and "You're a fucking liar" (Allegation F: Discourtesy, [redacted]). [redacted] asked PO Modesto for his name and shield number, which PO Modesto allegedly failed to provide (Allegation G: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]) (Allegation H: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). After [redacted] was arrested, additional officers, including Lieutenant Matthew Oetting, arrived on scene.
[redacted] was arrested for [redacted]... Read report for details.


Details

Incident: May 25, 2019
Received: June 4, 2019
Closed: June 15, 2021

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 67th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: James Lukeson, Matthew Oetting, Richard Ortega
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected