Complaint #202304545,
May 20, 2023

Officer: Hellmer, George
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Bayizian, Vahan
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Ciota, Jason
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Ciota, Jason
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Hellmer, George
Complainant: Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Recategorized as: Abuse of Authority: Other
Officer: Hellmer, George
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Recategorized as: Abuse of Authority: Other
Officer: Bayizian, Vahan
Complainant: Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Recategorized as: Abuse of Authority: Other
Officer: Bayizian, Vahan
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Recategorized as: Abuse of Authority: Other
Officer: Ciota, Jason
Complainant: Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Recategorized as: Abuse of Authority: Other
Officer: Ciota, Jason
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Recategorized as: Abuse of Authority: Other
Officer: Hellmer, George
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Recategorized as: Offensive Language: Other
Officer: Bayizian, Vahan
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Summons
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Hellmer, George
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Hellmer, George Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Within NYPD Guidelines
Bayizian, Vahan Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Within NYPD Guidelines
Ciota, Jason Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Within NYPD Guidelines
Ciota, Jason Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Hellmer, George Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race) Unfounded
Recategorized as Abuse of Authority: Other
Hellmer, George Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race) Unfounded
Recategorized as Abuse of Authority: Other
Bayizian, Vahan Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race) Unfounded
Recategorized as Abuse of Authority: Other
Bayizian, Vahan Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race) Unfounded
Recategorized as Abuse of Authority: Other
Ciota, Jason Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race) Unfounded
Recategorized as Abuse of Authority: Other
Ciota, Jason Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race) Unfounded
Recategorized as Abuse of Authority: Other
Hellmer, George Hispanic Male, 35-39 Offensive Language: Race Unable to Determine
Recategorized as Offensive Language: Other on December 9, 2024
Bayizian, Vahan Hispanic Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Summons Within NYPD Guidelines
Hellmer, George Hispanic Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Within NYPD Guidelines

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.
'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.


Details

Incident: May 20, 2023
Received: May 23, 2023
Closed: October 8, 2024
Last Updated: December 11, 2024

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 104th Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected