Complaint #202300635,
January 14, 2023

Officer: Flores, Jorge
Complainant: Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Flores, Jorge
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Flores, Jorge
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Bowman, Michael
Complainant: American Indian Female, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Castellano, Richard
Complainant: American Indian Female, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Flores, Jorge
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Flores, Jorge
Complainant: Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Castellano, Richard
Complainant: Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Bowman, Michael
Complainant: Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Castellano, Richard
Complainant: American Indian Female, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Flores, Jorge
Complainant: Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Castellano, Richard
Complainant: Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Castellano, Richard
Complainant: Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Flores, Jorge Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Flores, Jorge Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unable to Determine
Flores, Jorge Discourtesy: Word Unable to Determine
Unknown Officer Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Within NYPD Guidelines
Bowman, Michael American Indian Female, 30-34 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Castellano, Richard American Indian Female, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Flores, Jorge Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Within NYPD Guidelines
Flores, Jorge Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Within NYPD Guidelines
Castellano, Richard Male, 30-34 Force: Chokehold Substantiated (Charges)
Bowman, Michael Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Unknown Officer Male, 30-34 Force: Restricted Breathing Officer(s) Unidentified
Castellano, Richard American Indian Female, 30-34 Force: Physical force Unable to Determine
Flores, Jorge Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Unknown Officer Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Officer(s) Unidentified
Castellano, Richard Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Unable to Determine
Castellano, Richard Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Command Discipline B)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Officer(s) Unidentified': Unable to identify the officers who committed the alleged misconduct
'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.


Penalty

Castellano, Richard
Closed: Retained, without discipline, July 24, 2024
APU Closed: Retained, without discipline

Summary

On January 14, 2023, at approximately 12:53 a.m., [redacted] was driving along Crotona Parkway and East 180th Street in the Bronx, with occupants [redacted] and [redacted]. Officers of the 44th Precinct stopped [redacted] vehicle (Allegation A: Abuse of Authority; [redacted] and PO Jorge Flores of the 44th Precinct threatened to arrest him (Allegation B: Abuse of Authority; [redacted] PO Flores physically removed [redacted] from the vehicle (Allegation C: Abuse of Authority; [redacted]). Once out of the vehicle, Lieutenant Michael Bowman, PO Flores, and PO Richard Castellano of the 44th Precinct punched him while on the ground (Allegations D-E: Force; [redacted]; Allegation F: Force; [redacted]); PO Castellano applied a chokehold to [redacted] (Allegation G: Force; [redacted]); PO Castellano continued to punch [redacted] while on the ground (Allegation H: Force; [redacted]); [redacted] stated that the officers being on top of him restricted his breathing (Allegation I: Force; [redacted]); Officers kicked [redacted] (Allegation J: Force; [redacted]).
While [redacted] was being placed in a transport vehicle, LT Bowman then pushed [redacted] (Allegation K: Force; [redacted]) and she fell to the ground. PO Castellano pulled out his Taser, pointed it at [redacted] (Allegation L: Abuse of Authority; [redacted]) and placed his knee on her back (Allegation M: Force; [redacted]). [redacted] PO Flores entered [redacted] vehicle, threatened to arrest [redacted] (Allegation N: Abuse of Authority; [redacted]), spoke discourteously towards him (Allegation O: Discourtesy: [redacted]), and seized his vehicle (Allegation P: Abuse of Authority; [redacted]). [redacted] and [redacted] were arrested during the incident [BR 34-35]. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: January 14, 2023
Received: January 23, 2023
Closed: May 17, 2024
Last Updated: July 26, 2024

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 48th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - resisting arrest

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected