Complaint #202208740,
December 21, 2022

Officer: Espenberg, Artur
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Espenberg, Artur
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Bryant, Kenneth
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Feliz, Joel
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Feliz, Joel
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Bryant, Kenneth
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Bryant, Kenneth
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Espenberg, Artur
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Espenberg, Artur
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Board Conclusion
Espenberg, Artur Hispanic Male, 30-34 Discourtesy: Action Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
Espenberg, Artur Hispanic Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Bryant, Kenneth Hispanic Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Feliz, Joel Hispanic Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Frisk Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Feliz, Joel Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Bryant, Kenneth Hispanic Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Unable to Determine
Bryant, Kenneth Hispanic Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Unable to Determine
Espenberg, Artur Hispanic Male, 30-34 Discourtesy: Word Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
Espenberg, Artur Hispanic Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Question Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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

Bryant, Kenneth
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty

Espenberg, Artur
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty

Feliz, Joel
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty

Details

Incident: December 21, 2022
Received: December 22, 2022
Closed: April 9, 2024
Last Updated: June 22, 2024

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 25th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Anthony Baresi, Helin Marte
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected