Complaint #202205896,
September 3, 2022

Officer: Diaz, Ismael
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Diaz, Ismael
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Diaz, Ismael
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Spataro, Craig
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Diaz, Ismael Black Male, 18-20 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Within NYPD Guidelines
Diaz, Ismael Black Male, 18-20 Discourtesy: Word Within NYPD Guidelines
Diaz, Ismael Black Male, 18-20 Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Within NYPD Guidelines
Spataro, Craig Black Male, 18-20 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.


Penalty

Spataro, Craig
Command Discipline - A

Details

Incident: September 3, 2022
Closed: October 3, 2023
Last Updated: March 6, 2024

Reason for contact: PD auto checkpoint
Location: Street/highway
Outcome: Moving violation summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected