Complaint #202204742,
February 28, 2021

Officer: Guglielmo, Louis
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Guglielmo, Louis
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Guglielmo, Louis
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Guglielmo, Louis
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Guglielmo, Louis
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Guglielmo, Louis
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Guglielmo, Louis Hispanic Male, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Exonerated
Guglielmo, Louis Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Exonerated
Guglielmo, Louis Hispanic Male, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Exonerated
Guglielmo, Louis Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Exonerated
Guglielmo, Louis Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Guglielmo, Louis Discourtesy: Word Exonerated

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.

Further details on conclusions.


Summary

On February 28, 2021, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of 517 Longfellow Avenue in the Bronx, [redacted] was with a large group of unknown individuals when Sgt. Guglielmo, PO Nicholas Daley, PO William Conklin, PO Paul Cruz, PO Ryesham Paulino and PO Oscar Fernandez, all of the 41st Precinct, responded. Sgt. Guglielmo opened his expandable baton and walked around the area with his expandable baton on his shoulder (Allegations A, B: Abuse of Authority - Threat of force, [redacted]). Sgt. Guglielmo threatened to tow any vehicle that received a summons and did not leave (Allegations C, D: Abuse of Authority – Threat to seize property, [redacted]).
That same evening, Sgt. Guglielmo said to an unknown individual, "Put your hands again on me and you're going to fucking jail" (Allegation E: Abuse of Authority – Threat of force, [redacted]) (Allegation F: Discourtesy – Word, [redacted]).
Multiple summonses were issued to unknown individuals. No arrests were made. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: February 28, 2021
Received: March 15, 2021
Closed: January 23, 2023

Reason for contact: Parking violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 41st Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Parking summons issued

Witness Officers: William Conklin, Paul Cruz, Nicholas Daley, Oscar Fernandez, Ryesham Paulino
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected