Complaint #202104444, May 2021

Incident: May 21, 2021
Received: July 28, 2021
Closed: November 28, 2022


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Park
In NYPD 6th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: Paule Rivera, Grace Roserotapia
Officer: Cuervo, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Cuervo, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Cuervo, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Cuervo, Joseph Black Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Cuervo, Joseph Black Male, 30-34 Force: Chokehold Unfounded
Cuervo, Joseph Black Male, 30-34 Force: Restricted Breathing Unfounded

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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusion definitions.