Complaint #201905389,
June 18, 2019

Officer: Leclair, Michael
Complainant: Black Female, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Leclair, Michael
Complainant: Black Female, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Leclair, Michael
Complainant: Black Female, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Leclair, Michael
Complainant: Black Female, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Leclair, Michael
Complainant: Black Female, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Leclair, Michael Black Female, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Leclair, Michael Black Female, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Exonerated
Leclair, Michael Black Female, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Exonerated
Leclair, Michael Black Female, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Leclair, Michael Black Female, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property 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

Leclair, Michael
Command Discipline A
Closed: Resolved by plea, March 21, 2024
APU Command Discipline A
Forfeit vacation 5 days

Summary

On June 18, 2019, at approximately 5 a.m., Detectives Michael Leclair, Munir Alhidami, David Mischo, Felix Garcia, and Kevin Brady [redacted] all from the Manhattan Warrants Section's Violent Felony Squad-went to [redacted] residence, located at [redacted] in Queens. Det. Leclair was investigating a suspect in a shooting named [redacted] who is the father of one of [redacted] children and who Det. Leclair believed [redacted] was dating. Det. Leclair threatened to beak the door down if [redacted] did not open it (Allegation A: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). Det. Leclair threatened to call the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) if there were any children inside the apartment (Allegation B: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). Det. Leclair and his team entered and searched the apartment (Allegations C-D: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). [redacted] was not present, so they left without making any arrests or issuing any summonses. Det. Leclair failed to provide [redacted] with a business card (Allegation E: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: June 18, 2019
Received: June 20, 2019
Closed: June 22, 2021
Last Updated: March 23, 2024

Reason for contact: Execution of arrest/bench warrant
Location: NYCHA
In NYPD 107th Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Munir Alhidami, Kevin Brady, Felix Garcia, David Mischo
Video evidence collected