Complaint #202100507,
January 22, 2021

Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Alvarez, Ruben
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Alvarez, Ruben
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Alvarez, Ruben
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Alvarez, Ruben
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Clases, Edgar
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Unknown Officer Black Male, 40-44 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Unknown Officer Black Male, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Unsubstantiated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 40-44 Discourtesy: Word Officer(s) Unidentified
Alvarez, Ruben Black Male, 40-44 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Alvarez, Ruben Black Male, 40-44 Force: Chokehold Unfounded
Alvarez, Ruben Black Male, 40-44 Force: Restricted Breathing Unfounded
Alvarez, Ruben Black Male, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Substantiated (Charges)
Unknown Officer Black Male, 40-44 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Unknown Officer Black Male, 40-44 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Clases, Edgar Black Male, 40-44 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.
'Officer(s) Unidentified': Unable to identify the officers who committed the alleged misconduct
'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.
'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.


Penalty

Alvarez, Ruben
Command Discipline B 10 days
Closed: Resolved by plea, March 21, 2023
APU Command Discipline B
Forfeit vacation 10 days / Command Discipline B

Summary

On January 22, 2021, at approximately 8:30 PM, outside [redacted] in the Bronx, [redacted] was arrested for obstructing governmental administration (OGA) by Det. Reuben Alvarez of Narcotic Borough Bronx. Det. Alvarez, Det. Edgar Clases of Narcotics Borough Bronx, and unknown PSA7 officers forcibly took [redacted] to the ground (Allegation A-C: Force). While restraining him on the ground, the officers allegedly kicked and punched [redacted] repeatedly (Allegation D: Force). Det. Alvarez also allegedly placed [redacted] in a chokehold, causing his breathing to be restricted (Allegations E and F: Force). During this time, one of the officers used profanity against [redacted] (Allegation G: Discourtesy). Once handcuffed and raised to his feet, officer allegedly punched [redacted] striking him repeatedly in the forehead (Allegation H: Force). [redacted] allegedly made multiple requests for medical attention at the scene but receive no care while in police custody (Allegation I: Abuse of Authority). Upon being removed to the 40th Precinct Stationhouse, Det. Alvarez strip-searched [redacted] (Allegation J: Abusive of Authority). [redacted] was charged with OGA and Disorderly Conduct, [redacted]. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: January 22, 2021
Received: January 23, 2021
Closed: July 11, 2022

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: NYCHA
In NYPD 40th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Michael Arini, Michael Edwards, Alberto Gonzalez, James Hynes, Ezequiel Martinez, Seth Massey, Gabriela Navarro, Daniel Oh, Massiel Pages, Matthew Pereira, Rafael Rispoli, Andres Uribe, Bolivar Vasquez
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected