Complaint #201905402,
May 22, 2019

Officer: Sansone, David
Complainant: Black Female, 46
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Taveras, Robin
Complainant: Black Male, 50
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Taveras, Robin
Complainant: Black Male, 50
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Sansone, David
Complainant: Black Male, 50
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Taveras, Robin
Complainant: Black Male, 50
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Taveras, Robin
Complainant: Black Male, 50
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Sansone, David Black Female, 46 Discourtesy: Word Exonerated
Taveras, Robin Black Male, 50 Discourtesy: Word Unfounded
Taveras, Robin Black Male, 50 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Sansone, David Black Male, 50 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Taveras, Robin Black Male, 50 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Taveras, Robin Black Male, 50 Discourtesy: Word 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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Summary

On May 22, 2019, at approximately 8:24 p.m., [redacted] entered the 30th Precinct stationhouse to submit a complaint against officers who allegedly damaged their vehicle in a previous incident. [redacted] was asked to leave the stationhouse because he was being too loud. He refused to leave. Sgt. Robin Taveras and Sgt. David Sansone of the 30th Precinct grabbed [redacted] and forcibly took him to the ground (Allegations A and B: Force: [redacted]). Sgt. Taveras allegedly said, "You think you're fucking tough?" (Allegation C: Discourtesy: [redacted]). Sgt. Taveras said, "Stop fucking spitting on me" (Allegation D: Discourtesy: [redacted]). Sgt. Sansone told [redacted] that his interaction with [redacted] had been "a pain in the ass" (Allegation E: Discourtesy: [redacted]). Sgt. Taveras allegedly struck [redacted] in the chest with his forearm (Allegation F: Force: [redacted]). [redacted] was arrested for [redacted]. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: May 22, 2019
Received: May 31, 2019
Closed: May 1, 2020

Reason for contact: C/V at PCT to obtain information
Location: Police building
In NYPD 30th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: Michael Duchatellier, Tyler Greenfaye, Alvin Joseph
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected