Complaint #202312093,
December 25, 2023

Officer: Mottola, Joel
Complainant: Female
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Mottola, Joel
Complainant: Female
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Mottola, Joel
Complainant: Female
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Mottola, Joel Female Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Within NYPD Guidelines
Mottola, Joel Female Force: Physical force Unfounded
Mottola, Joel Female Force: Physical force Unfounded

Conclusion Meanings:

'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: December 25, 2023
Received: December 27, 2023
Closed: January 7, 2025

Reason for contact: Demonstration/protest
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD Midtown North Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Matthew Obrien, Eric Yudt
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected