Complaint #202103192, March 2021

Incident: March 2, 2021
Received: May 26, 2021
Closed: July 14, 2022


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: NYCHA
In NYPD 24th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime
Officer: Tunis, Roberson
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Tunis, Roberson
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Tunis, Roberson
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Tunis, Roberson
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Offensive Language: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Tunis, Roberson
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Melendez, Shantal
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Tunis, Roberson
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Tunis, Roberson
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Melendez, Shantal
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Tunis, Roberson Black Male, 25-29 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Tunis, Roberson Black Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Substantiated (Charges)
Tunis, Roberson Black Male, 25-29 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Tunis, Roberson Black Male, 25-29 Offensive Language: Other Unsubstantiated
Tunis, Roberson Black Male, 25-29 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Melendez, Shantal Black Male, 25-29 Force: Restricted Breathing Unfounded
Tunis, Roberson Black Male, 25-29 Force: Gun Pointed Unsubstantiated
Tunis, Roberson Black Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Melendez, Shantal Black Male, 25-29 Discourtesy: Word Exonerated

Penalty

Tunis, Roberson
Pending
APU - Decision Pending


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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusion definitions.