Complaint #202103843,
June 26, 2021

Officer: Gonzalez, Jose
Complainant: Asian Male, 45-49
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Gonzalez, Jose
Complainant: Asian Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Gonzalez, Jose Asian Male, 45-49 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Gonzalez, Jose Asian Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Substantiated (Charges)

Conclusion Meanings:

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

Gonzalez, Jose
Command Discipline B 10 days
Closed: Plea set aside, Without discipline, June 22, 2023
APU Dismissed
Dismissed

Summary

On June 26, 2021, at approximately 10:30 a.m. in front of 2087 Jerome Avenue in the Bronx, Police Officer Jose Gonzalez and Police Officer Nefi Navarro, both of the 46th Precinct, arrived at Dollar Junction to investigate an alleged robbery. [redacted] the store owner, met the officers outside and attempted to explain what happened. PO Gonzalez instructed [redacted] to stop recording on his cellphone, and [redacted] put his phone away (Allegation A: Abuse of Authority). [redacted] The suspect claimed he had attempted to steal five dollars' worth of items, and PO Gonzalez allegedly asked [redacted] "Only fucking five dollars?" (Allegation B: Discourtesy). [redacted] Read report for details.


Details

Incident: June 26, 2021
Closed: September 7, 2022

Reason for contact: Report of other crime
Location: Commercial building
In NYPD 46th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Fatime Osmanovic, Shawndra Smith
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected