Complaint #202206926,
October 13, 2022

Officer: Deleon, Rolando
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Deleon, Rolando
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Deleon, Rolando
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Deleon, Rolando Black Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Deleon, Rolando Black Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Deleon, Rolando Black Male, 30-34 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

Deleon, Rolando
Forfeit vacation 7 days
Closed: Resolved by plea, November 29, 2024
APU Dismissed
Forfeit vacation 7 days / Command Discipline B

Summary

On October 13, 2022, at approximately 7:16 PM, [redacted] and his brother, [redacted] encountered police activity at the intersection of West Kingsbridge Road and Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. Police officers stood at the center of the intersection and directed traffic. [redacted] attempted to turn left onto West Kingsbridge Road before Police Officer Ariel Eusebio from the 52nd Precinct stepped in front of their black Chevrolet SUV and instructed them to make a U-turn. [redacted] lifted his upper torso outside the front passenger window and tried to explain that flow of traffic prevented the maneuver. Police Officer Rolando Deleon from the 52nd Precinct shouted at [redacted] and began walking towards him. PO Deleon drew his firearm from his holster after opening the front passenger door and pointed it at [redacted] (Allegation A: Abuse of Authority – Gun Drawn, [redacted]). PO Deleon returned his firearm to its holster and engaged in a verbal dispute with [redacted]. [redacted] told PO Deleon to shut up. PO Deleon replied, "Get out the car and make me shut the fuck up." (Allegation B: Abuse of Authority - Threat of Force, [redacted] and Allegation C: Discourtesy – Word, [redacted]). [redacted] Officer present at the intersection stepped between [redacted] and PO Deleon. PO Deleon stepped away from [redacted] and continued directing traffic at the intersection. There were no summonses issued or any arrests made as a result of this incident. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: October 13, 2022
Received: October 14, 2022
Closed: November 21, 2023
Last Updated: December 1, 2024

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 52nd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Evan Angels, Omar Carrascotatis, Ariel Eusebio, James Geberth, Joseph Giacoio, Nico Martino, Nasser Suddah
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected