Complaint #202001389,
January 21, 2020

Officer: Pazmino, Jeffry
Complainant: Black Male, 55-59
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Photography/Videography
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Fortunato, Austin
Complainant: Black Male, 55-59
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Fortunato, Austin
Complainant: Black Male, 55-59
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Photography/Videography
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Santano, Sean
Complainant: Black Male, 55-59
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Pazmino, Jeffry Black Male, 55-59 Abuse of Authority: Photography/Videography Substantiated (Charges)
Fortunato, Austin Black Male, 55-59 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Fortunato, Austin Black Male, 55-59 Abuse of Authority: Photography/Videography Unfounded
Santano, Sean Black Male, 55-59 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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Pazmino, Jeffry
Formalized Training
Closed: Plea set aside, Formalized Training, March 3, 2026
APU Dismissed
Formalized Training

Details

Incident: January 21, 2020
Received: February 19, 2020
Closed: January 21, 2022
Last Updated: March 5, 2026

Reason for contact: Report-dispute
Location: NYCHA
In NYPD 60th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Jonathan Grant, Dorina Hajderlli, Mark Kalczynski, Jason Mansour, Juan Rivera
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected