Complaint #202000804,
January 29, 2020

Officer: Gembecki, Brandon
Complainant: Black Male, 50-54
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Monge, Jorge
Complainant: Black Male, 50-54
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Monge, Jorge
Complainant: Black Male, 50-54
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Gembecki, Brandon
Complainant: Black Male, 50-54
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Monge, Jorge
Complainant: Male, 45-49
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Maldonadopuello, Dennisse
Complainant: Black Male, 50-54
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Gembecki, Brandon Black Male, 50-54 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Monge, Jorge Black Male, 50-54 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Monge, Jorge Black Male, 50-54 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Unsubstantiated
Gembecki, Brandon Black Male, 50-54 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Monge, Jorge Male, 45-49 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Maldonadopuello, Dennisse Black Male, 50-54 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated

Conclusion Meanings:

'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 January 29, 2020, at approximately 3:00 p.m., [redacted] walked down East 122nd Street between Lexington Avenue and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. [redacted] briefly spoke with an old acquaintance, [redacted] but continued walking west down the street while [redacted] walked east. Police Officer Jorge Monge of Patrol Borough Manhattan North Narcotics approached [redacted] and said, "Where the fuck you going?" (Allegation A: Discourtesy - [redacted]). Police Officer Brandon Gembecki of Patrol Borough Manhattan North Narcotics approached, [redacted] grabbed [redacted] by the wrists, and pulled him to the ground (Allegation B: Force – [redacted]). PO Gembecki then punched [redacted] multiple times (Allegation C: Force [redacted]). As PO Gembecki punched [redacted], off-duty Police Officer Dennisse Maldonado-Puello of the 23rd Precinct allegedly stepped on [redacted] left hand (Allegation D: Force - [redacted]). PO Monge returned to assist PO Gembecki and pulled [redacted] arm backwards while handcuffing him (Allegation E: Force - [redacted]). PO Monge arrested [redacted] on [redacted], [redacted] 160.50 (BR 01). PO Monge also arrested [redacted] on [redacted], [redacted] 160.50 (BR 02).
Upon his arrest, [redacted] was transported to the 25th Precinct stationhouse, where PO Monge allegedly ignored [redacted] request for medical attention (Allegation F: Abuse of Authority - [redacted]). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: January 29, 2020
Received: January 30, 2020
Closed: December 29, 2021

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 25th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime