Complaint #202002178,
March 2, 2020

Officer: Senat, Charles
Complainant: Black Male, 50-54
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Rosario, Shenique
Complainant: Black Male, 50-54
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Senat, Charles
Complainant: Black Male, 50-54
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Senat, Charles
Complainant: Black Male, 50-54
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Senat, Charles Black Male, 50-54 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Rosario, Shenique Black Male, 50-54 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Senat, Charles Black Male, 50-54 Force: Chokehold Substantiated (Charges)
Senat, Charles Black Male, 50-54 Force: Restricted Breathing Substantiated (Charges)

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

Senat, Charles
Forfeit vacation 5 days
Closed: Plea set aside, Without discipline, June 25, 2024
APU Dismissed

Summary

On March 2, 2020, at approximately 11:15 p.m., inside the Resorts World Casino located at 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens, Sergeant Charles Senat, of the Detective Bureau Hate Crimes Task Force, executed a forcible takedown against [redacted] (Allegation A: Force, [redacted]). Sgt. Senat was off-duty and was working a paid detail at the casino that evening. Police Officer Shenique Rosario, of the 115th Precinct, allegedly participated in the forcible takedown by placing her hands on [redacted] back and shoving him (Allegation B: Force, [redacted]). PO Rosario was also working a paid detail at the casino. While bringing [redacted] to the ground, Sgt. Senat briefly placed his hand over [redacted] nose and mouth, restricting [redacted] breathing, and briefly wrapped his arms around [redacted] neck, placing [redacted] in a chokehold (Allegations C-D: Force, [redacted]). [redacted] was handcuffed, escorted out of the casino, and released. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: March 2, 2020
Received: March 17, 2020
Closed: February 28, 2022
Last Updated: June 27, 2024

Reason for contact: Aided case
Location: Commercial building
In NYPD 106th Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Peter Segerdahl
Video evidence collected