Complaint #202102051,
March 30, 2021

Officer: Paganburgos, Melanie
Complainant: Female, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Paganburgos, Melanie Female, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons Substantiated (Command Discipline B)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusions.


Summary

On March 30, 2021 at approximately 5:45 p.m., [redacted] was closing her business located at [redacted] in Manhattan. This establishment is near the 32nd Precinct stationhouse, which is located at 250 West 135th Street. PO Melanie Paganmerritt saw [redacted] parked vehicle and approached [redacted] and said, "I told you to move car. I am going to give you a summons. This isn't my first time speaking with you" (Allegation A: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). No summons was issued, and no arrests were made following this interaction. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: March 30, 2021
Closed: August 30, 2021

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Commercial building
In NYPD 32nd Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: James Cleary
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected