Complaint #202001833,
March 4, 2020

Officer: Carrasquillo, Victor
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Moynihan, Shawn
Complainant: Black Female, 35-39
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Greaige, Brian
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Greaige, Brian
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Greaige, Brian
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Greaige, Brian
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Greaige, Brian
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Moynihan, Shawn
Complainant: Black Female, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Greaige, Brian
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Carrasquillo, Victor Hispanic Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Unsubstantiated
Moynihan, Shawn Black Female, 35-39 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Greaige, Brian Hispanic Male, 30-34 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Greaige, Brian Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Greaige, Brian Hispanic Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unsubstantiated
Greaige, Brian Hispanic Male, 30-34 Discourtesy: Action Unsubstantiated
Greaige, Brian Hispanic Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Unsubstantiated
Moynihan, Shawn Black Female, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Stop Unsubstantiated
Greaige, Brian Hispanic Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Stop 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.


Summary

On March 4, 2020, at approximately 3:40 p.m., [redacted] and his fiancée, [redacted] were inside their double-parked vehicle at the intersection of Dawson Street and East 156th Street in the Bronx. A black unmarked Chevrolet Malibu pulled up behind [redacted] vehicle. PO Victor Carrasquillo and PO Brian Greaige of Police Service Area (PSA) 7 approached the driver's side window. PO Shawn Moynihan, also of PSA 7, stood by the passenger's side, where [redacted] was sitting. PO Carrasquillo allegedly put his hand through the open window of the driver's side door and unlocked it (Allegation A: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). PO Carrasquillo allegedly stopped [redacted] by asking him to exit the vehicle (Allegation B: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). [redacted] asked PO Carrasquillo for an explanation for the stop, and PO Moynihan allegedly used profanity while telling [redacted] to stop asking questions (Allegation C: Discourtesy, [redacted]). [redacted] stepped out of the vehicle. PO Carrasquillo asked for [redacted]'s driver's license and gave it to PO Greaige, who directed [redacted] to the rear of the vehicle.
[redacted] asked PO Carrasquillo if she could leave the car, and he gave her permission. When [redacted] tried to open the passenger's side door, PO Moynihan allegedly used profanity while instructing [redacted] to remain inside (within Allegation C: Discourtesy, [redacted] and Allegation D: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). [redacted] reached for an unspecified object, and PO Moynihan allegedly used profanity while instructing her to not move (within Allegation C: Discourtesy, [redacted]).
By the rear the vehicle, [redacted] argued with PO Greaige, and PO Greaige allegedly stated, "You don't even know the fucking speed limit" (Allegation E: Discourtesy, [redacted]). [redacted] allegedly heard PO Moynihan tell [redacted] to "Shut the fuck up" (within Allegation C: Discourtesy, [redacted]). PO Greaige alleged pulled [redacted] toward the officer, told him to "mind his fucking business," and threatened to... Read report for details.


Details

Incident: March 4, 2020
Closed: March 23, 2022

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 41st Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Video evidence collected