Complaint #202207941,
November 4, 2022

Officer: Stefopoulos, Nikolaos
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18-20
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Stefopoulos, Nikolaos
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18-20
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Stefopoulos, Nikolaos
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18-20
Allegation: Offensive Language: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Leibowitz, Robert
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 21-24
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Stefopoulos, Nikolaos
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18-20
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Leibowitz, Robert
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Leibowitz, Robert
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 21-24
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Stefopoulos, Nikolaos
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18-20
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Stefopoulos, Nikolaos Hispanic Male, 18-20 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Stefopoulos, Nikolaos Hispanic Male, 18-20 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Stefopoulos, Nikolaos Hispanic Male, 18-20 Offensive Language: Other Unfounded
Leibowitz, Robert Hispanic Female, 21-24 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Stefopoulos, Nikolaos Hispanic Male, 18-20 Abuse of Authority: Stop Within NYPD Guidelines
Leibowitz, Robert Hispanic Female, 21-24 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Leibowitz, Robert Hispanic Female, 21-24 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Stefopoulos, Nikolaos Hispanic Male, 18-20 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Command Discipline B)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.


Penalties

Stefopoulos, Nikolaos
Pending
APU - Decision Pending

Leibowitz, Robert
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty

Details

Incident: November 4, 2022
Received: November 18, 2022
Closed: March 19, 2024
Last Updated: June 22, 2024

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 120th Precinct Staten Island
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Mario Avenoso, Gregory Carosella, Andrew Collette, Aaron Espada, Michael Fasano, John Fisher, Taylor Fortunato, Thomas Garguilo, Angel Gonzalez, Thomas Gugliucci, Ryan Harkins, Mohammad Hoque, Tania Kinsella, Michael Levinsky, Kevin Mcginn, Vincent Mclaughlin, Jeffrey Mills, David Mohlenhoff, Robert Orlando, Ryan Osborn, Brian Osullivan, Isaac Sanabria, Brandon Schneider, Michael Sternberg
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected