Complaint #202206095,
July 12, 2022

Officer: Almanzar, Roberto
Allegation: Untruthful Statement: False official statement
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Almanzar, Roberto
Complainant: White Male, 40-44
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Almanzar, Roberto Untruthful Statement: False official statement Substantiated (Charges)
Almanzar, Roberto White Male, 40-44 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.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Almanzar, Roberto
Closed: Retained, without discipline, January 15, 2024
APU Closed: Retained, without discipline

Summary

On the afternoon of July 12, 2022, [redacted] filed numerous 311 complaints pertaining to double-parked cars and vehicles blocking bicycle lanes within the confines of the 28th Precinct, using the 311 "Reported NYC" mobile application on his smartphone. At 8:58 PM, [redacted] received text messages from PO Roberto Almanzar of the 28th Precinct which, in sum and substance, referred to [redacted] as a "rat" (Allegation A: Discourtesy, [redacted]). On March 23, 2023, PO Almanzar provided a false official statement to the CCRB (Allegation B: Untruthful Statement, [redacted]). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: July 12, 2022
Received: August 25, 2022
Closed: August 23, 2023

Reason for contact: C/V requested investigation of crime
Location: Other
In NYPD 28th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Ruby Esparza, Matthew Grieve, Syed Huda, Mohamed Islam, Michael Laduca, Tania Martinez, Anthony Nischo, Damian Weber