Complaint #202104863, August 2021

Incident: August 17, 2021
Closed: January 19, 2023


Reason for contact: Execution of arrest/bench warrant
Location: Apartment/house
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Rolando Carbonell, Elvis Cole, Jose Lizardo, Matthew Lombardo, Chase Maneri, Carlos Marchena, Paul Oconnor, Victor Reyes, Diana Spangenberg
Officer: Cruz, Tatiana
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Cruz, Tatiana
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Cruz, Tatiana
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show arrest warrant
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Cruz, Tatiana
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Ryerson, Gene
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Cruz, Tatiana
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Cruz, Tatiana
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Cruz, Tatiana
Allegation: Untruthful Statement: Inaccurate official statement
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Cruz, Tatiana
Allegation: Untruthful Statement: Inaccurate official statement
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Cruz, Tatiana Black Female, 45-49 Force: Gun Pointed Substantiated (Charges)
Cruz, Tatiana Black Female, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Exonerated
Cruz, Tatiana Black Female, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show arrest warrant Exonerated
Cruz, Tatiana Black Female, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Ryerson, Gene Black Female, 45-49 Force: Gun Pointed Substantiated (Charges)
Unknown Officer Black Female, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Unsubstantiated
Cruz, Tatiana Black Female, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Exonerated
Cruz, Tatiana Black Female, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Exonerated
Cruz, Tatiana Untruthful Statement: Inaccurate official statement Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Cruz, Tatiana Untruthful Statement: Inaccurate official statement Substantiated (Command Discipline B)

Penalties

Ryerson, Gene
Pending
APU - Decision Pending

Cruz, Tatiana
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.
'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.