Complaint #201910311,
November 1, 2019

Officer: Caparelli, Daniel
Complainant: Black Male, 36
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Caparelli, Daniel
Complainant: Black Male, 36
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Caparelli, Daniel Black Male, 36 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Caparelli, Daniel Black Male, 36 Force: Physical force 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.
'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.


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Complaint Closing Report

Summary

On November 1, 2019, the night of the Halloween Parade, at approximately 1:00 AM, [redacted] was in the vicinity of [redacted] in Manhattan with three acquaintances. When [redacted] attempted to verbally dissuade one of his acquaintances from fighting with a stranger, Police Officer Daniel Caparelli of PSA 4 approached them. PO Caparelli lightly pushed [redacted] to the side with his arm (Allegation A: Force, [redacted]). PO Caparelli then turned back to [redacted] and pushed him, more forcefully, four times in the chest (Allegation B: Force, [redacted]). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: November 1, 2019
Received: November 29, 2019
Closed: July 16, 2020

Reason for contact: Report of other crime
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 6th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Stephanie Locicero, Lanesha Smiarowski