Complaint #202304471,
May 21, 2023

Officer: Bautista, Ernesto
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Bautista, Ernesto
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Bautista, Ernesto
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Offensive Language: Sexual orientation
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Bautista, Ernesto
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Jerez, Yliana
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Bautista, Ernesto
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Bautista, Ernesto Black Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Stop Within NYPD Guidelines
Bautista, Ernesto Black Male, 25-29 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Bautista, Ernesto Black Male, 25-29 Offensive Language: Sexual orientation Substantiated (Charges)
Bautista, Ernesto Black Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Within NYPD Guidelines
Jerez, Yliana Black Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Stop Within NYPD Guidelines
Bautista, Ernesto Black Male, 25-29 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.
'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

Bautista, Ernesto
Forfeit vacation 10 days
Closed: Resolved by plea, July 14, 2026
APU Dismissed
Forfeit vacation 10 days / Command Discipline B

Details

Incident: May 21, 2023
Received: May 22, 2023
Closed: October 10, 2024
Last Updated: July 16, 2026

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 30th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Kyle Aiello, Randy Almonte, Md Bhuiyan, Johncarlo Garrovillas, Bryant Howell, Md Islam, Anthony Lall, Brian Leya, Linnette Martedeleon, Malvin Rodriguez, Diganta Saha, Rajesh Sharma, Kihwan Shin, Martin Sierra, Abeda Sultana, Justin Vella, Casey Williams
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected