Complaint #202102541, April 2021

Incident: April 26, 2021
Closed: August 3, 2022


Documents:
Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement (Edgar Rivera)
NYPD Plea Agreement (Christina Moncion)
APU Quarterly Report summary (Edgar Rivera)
APU Quarterly Report summary (Christina Moncion)

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 50th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Matthew Cutri, Christopher Knitter, Jonathan Manzueta, Mildred Restrepo, Jeremy Sanchez
Officer: Moncion, Christina
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Moncion, Christina
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Rivera, Edgar
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Rivera, Edgar
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Rivera, Edgar
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Rivera, Edgar
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Rivera, Edgar
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Moncion, Christina
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Rivera, Edgar
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Rivera, Edgar
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Rivera, Edgar
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Rivera, Edgar
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Moncion, Christina Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Moncion, Christina Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Exonerated
Rivera, Edgar Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Exonerated
Rivera, Edgar Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Frisk Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Rivera, Edgar Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Exonerated
Rivera, Edgar Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Unfounded
Rivera, Edgar Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Unfounded
Moncion, Christina Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Rivera, Edgar Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Rivera, Edgar Hispanic Male, 25-29 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Rivera, Edgar Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Rivera, Edgar Hispanic Male, 25-29 Force: Physical force Exonerated

Penalties

Moncion, Christina
Forfeit vacation 3 days
Closed: Resolved by plea, October 2023
APU Command Discipline A
Forfeit vacation 3 days / Command Discipline A

Rivera, Edgar
Forfeit vacation 8 days
Closed: Resolved by plea, October 2023
APU Command Discipline B
Forfeit vacation 8 days / Command Discipline B


Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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 conclusion definitions.