Complaint #202206916,
October 14, 2022

Officer: Sousa, Joseph
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Board Conclusion
Sousa, Joseph Hispanic Male, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated

Conclusion Meanings:

'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.


Details

Incident: October 14, 2022
Closed: January 17, 2024

Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 75th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Moving violation summons issued

Witness Officers: Ryan Grabowski, Craig Wright
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected