Complaint #202006187,
September 12, 2020

Officer: Wells, Theodore
Complainant: White Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Wells, Theodore White Male, 35-39 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.

Further details on conclusions.


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Complaint Closing Report

Summary

On September 12, 2020, a Black Lives Matter protest march concluded in front of the 34th Precinct stationhouse. Police officers from several commands arrested individuals who would not disperse from the area. Sgt. William Gaspari of Strategic Response Group 3 (SRG 3) arrested [redacted] grabbed [redacted] around the waist in an attempt to pull her away. Lt. Theodore Wells, of the 28th Precinct, grabbed [redacted] and in one motion, pulled him off of [redacted] and pushed him away. [redacted] fell to the floor and allegedly fractured his arm (Allegation A - Force: [redacted]). [redacted] was not arrested or issued a summons.
This case was deemed sensitive due to the media coverage it received. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: September 12, 2020
Received: September 14, 2020
Closed: June 10, 2021

Reason for contact: Demonstration/protest
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 34th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: William Gaspari, Reginal Jeanraymond
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected