Complaint #202301722,
February 19, 2023

Officer: Rich, Alexander
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Puleo, Matthew
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Rich, Alexander
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Dildy, Brandon
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Rich, Alexander
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Rich, Alexander
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Rich, Alexander
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Board Conclusion
Rich, Alexander Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Within NYPD Guidelines
Puleo, Matthew Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Within NYPD Guidelines
Rich, Alexander Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Dildy, Brandon Hispanic Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Within NYPD Guidelines
Rich, Alexander Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Chokehold Unable to Determine
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
Rich, Alexander Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Restricted Breathing Unable to Determine
Rich, Alexander Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Chokehold Unable to Determine
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated

Conclusion Meanings:

'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.


Details

Incident: February 19, 2023
Received: February 28, 2023
Closed: June 13, 2024

Reason for contact: EDP aided case
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 109th Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Ryan Belanger, Andy Peralta, Cynthia Pezua
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected