| Officer: | Lugo, Michael |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| Allegation: | Force: Nonlethal restraining device |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Officer: | Vetere, Frank |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Officer | Complainant | Allegation | CCRB Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lugo, Michael | Black Male, 25-29 | Force: Nonlethal restraining device | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Vetere, Frank | Black Male, 25-29 | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
Further details on conclusions.
On June 4, 2022, at approximately 8:57p.m., [redacted] returned to his personal vehicle, which was double parked with the engine idling across the street from 325 Roebling Street, where he had been delivering a package. Police Officer Michael Lugo and Police Officer Frank Vetere of the 90th Precinct were standing at his car, apparently writing a summons for his vehicle. After a brief discussion, the officers requested [redacted] identification. [redacted] refused and, after a brief physical interaction, ran away from the officers across the street and down Roebling Street. Police Officer Lugo and Police Officer Vetere chased after him, and after a few seconds, Police Officer Lugo deployed his TASER at [redacted] making contact with his back and causing him to fall forward into the street (Allegation A: Force – Nonlethal restraining device, [redacted]). Officers caught up with [redacted] and began handcuffing him, but could not reach [redacted] arm, which was under his body. Police Officer Vetere stated, "Give us your hands or you're gonna get shocked again" (Allegation B: Abuse of Authority – Threat of force, [redacted]). [redacted] was taken to [redacted] and then [redacted] for his injuries. Read report for details.