Complaint #201909554,
September 19, 2019

Officer: Argudo, Katherine
Complainant: Black Male, 53
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: James, Sesame
Complainant: Black Male, 53
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Argudo, Katherine Black Male, 53 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
James, Sesame Black Male, 53 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest 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 September 19, 2019, at approximately 1:00 PM, [redacted] called 911 to report that his metal toolbox had been cut open and his tools had been stolen from his former workplace, [redacted], in Queens. Police Officer Kevin Kelland and Police Officer Katherine Argudo of the 103rd Precinct responded to the scene. While speaking with [redacted] PO Argudo told him that he could be arrested for filing a false report (Allegation A: Abuse of Authority – Threat of Arrest, [redacted]). Sergeant Sesame James and her operator, Police Officer Wushen Zhang, both of the 103rd Precinct, arrived on scene. Sgt. James allegedly told [redacted] that he could be arrested if he tried to enter the job site in the future (Allegation B: Abuse of Authority — Threat of Arrest, [redacted]).
[redacted] was neither arrested nor did he receive a summons during this incident. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: September 19, 2019
Received: November 4, 2019
Closed: October 26, 2020

Reason for contact: C/V requested investigation of crime
Location: Residential building
In NYPD 103rd Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Kevin Kelland, Elvis Rodriguez, Alexander Wong, Wushen Zhang
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected