Complaint #202311669,
November 30, 2023

Officer: Kurian, Ben
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 55-59
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Khalos, Vadym
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 55-59
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Foerster, Mackenzie
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 55-59
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Ascani, Alexander
Complainant: Male, 55-59
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Foerster, Mackenzie
Complainant: Male, 55-59
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Khalos, Vadym
Complainant: Male, 55-59
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Kurian, Ben Hispanic Male, 55-59 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Within NYPD Guidelines
Khalos, Vadym Hispanic Male, 55-59 Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Substantiated (Charges)
Foerster, Mackenzie Hispanic Male, 55-59 Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Within NYPD Guidelines
Ascani, Alexander Male, 55-59 Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Unfounded
Foerster, Mackenzie Male, 55-59 Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Unfounded
Khalos, Vadym Male, 55-59 Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Unfounded

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.


Penalty

Khalos, Vadym
Pending
APU - Decision Pending

Details

Incident: November 30, 2023
Received: December 13, 2023
Closed: April 29, 2025

Reason for contact: C/V requested investigation of crime
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD Midtown South Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Kayla Repperger
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected