Complaint #202002455,
March 2, 2020

Officer: Chirinos, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Mchugh, Liam
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Mchugh, Liam
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Desandis, Christian
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Mchugh, Liam
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Desandis, Christian
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Desandis, Christian
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Mchugh, Liam
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Mchugh, Liam
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Chirinos, Joseph Black Male, 25-29 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Mchugh, Liam Black Male, 25-29 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Mchugh, Liam Black Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Desandis, Christian Black Male, 25-29 Discourtesy: Word Exonerated
Mchugh, Liam Black Male, 25-29 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Desandis, Christian Black Male, 25-29 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Desandis, Christian Black Male, 25-29 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Mchugh, Liam Black Male, 25-29 Discourtesy: Word Exonerated
Mchugh, Liam Black Male, 25-29 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

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.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalties

Desandis, Christian
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty

Mchugh, Liam
Forfeit vacation 5 days
Closed: Resolved by plea, May 28, 2026
APU Command Discipline A
Forfeit vacation 5 days / Command Discipline A

Document

Complaint Closing Report

Details

Incident: March 2, 2020
Received: April 1, 2020
Closed: March 23, 2022
Last Updated: May 30, 2026

Reason for contact: C/V requested investigation of crime
In NYPD 13th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Juvenile Report

Witness Officers: Aura Cacerez, Jason Carpentieri, Christopher Clampitt, Jonathan Claudio, Ashley Detemple, Warren Detemple, Chukwudalu Ejimbe, Joseph Enderle, Lily Graham, Edward Griffin, Brian Mcgarvey, Allison Ohagan, Gregg Sandler, Israel Santiago, Christopher Torres, Kevin Zorn
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected