Complaint #202103984,
July 4, 2021

Officer: Batule, John
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Paulino, John
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Fragliossi, Brian
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Batule, John
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Batule, John Black Male, 40-44 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Paulino, John Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Fragliossi, Brian Black Male, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Batule, John Black Male, 40-44 Force: Chokehold Substantiated (Charges)

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.


Penalties

Fragliossi, Brian
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty

Paulino, John
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty

Batule, John
Terminated
Terminated
Closed: Trial verdict reversed by PC, Final verdict Not Guilty, August 31, 2026
APU Not guilty

Details

Incident: July 4, 2021
Closed: December 16, 2022
Last Updated: September 2, 2026

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 42nd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Summons - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Michelle Balderas, Joan Cordero, Kevin Crosby, Brian Jaquez, Hilmee Kassim, Kenneth Marello, Latrice Mcfarland, Eugene Perrone, Yanardy Polanco, Edwin Reyesestrada, Joseph Rinaldo, Hector Rodriguez, Joseph Rowe
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected