Complaint #202102742,
October 26, 2019

Officer: Martin, Jeffrey
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Martin, Jeffrey
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Martin, Jeffrey
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Azzolino, Daniel
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Pan, John
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Martin, Jeffrey
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Hall, Germaine
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Martin, Jeffrey Black Male, 40-44 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Martin, Jeffrey Black Male, 40-44 Discourtesy: Word Exonerated
Martin, Jeffrey Black Male, 40-44 Force: Pepper spray Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Azzolino, Daniel Black Male, 40-44 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Pan, John Black Male, 40-44 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Martin, Jeffrey Black Male, 40-44 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Hall, Germaine Black Male, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property 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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Martin, Jeffrey
No Disciplinary Action-SOL
No penalty

Summary

On October 26, 2019, at approximately 3:36 a.m., [redacted] went to pick up his vehicle parked in front of [redacted], in Manhattan. PO Jeffrey Martin and PO Daniel Azzolino, both from the 28th Precinct, approached [redacted] who was inside of his vehicle. Sgt. John Pan, PO Germaine Hall, and PO Suthom Ungcharoen, all from the 28th Precinct, arrived later as backup. PO Martin told [redacted] to "get the fuck out of the car," but [redacted] refused (Allegation A: Discourtesy; [redacted]). PO Martin used his taser on [redacted] to no effect (Allegation B: Force; [redacted]). PO Martin then pepper sprayed [redacted] (Allegation C: Force; [redacted]). PO Martin, PO Azzolino, and Sgt. Pan all pulled [redacted] out of the vehicle (Allegations D - F: Force; [redacted]). The officers took [redacted] to the hospital to receive treatment for his injuries. During this time, [redacted] vehicle was brought to the 28th Precinct stationhouse where it was vouchered (Allegation G: Abuse of Authority; [redacted]). The officers later brought [redacted] to the 28th Precinct stationhouse where they charged him with driving while intoxicated and obstruction of government administration (OGA).
An IAB spin-off was generated regarding [redacted] complaint that he never received his vehicle after the incident. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: October 26, 2019
Received: May 5, 2021
Closed: February 8, 2022

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 28th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Dominic Bracco, Suthom Ungcharoen
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected