Complaint #202401864,
December 29, 2023

Officer: Gomes, Tiago
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Gomes, Tiago
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Gomes, Tiago
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to Explain
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Dorce, Watson
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Arcangel, Eric
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Arcangel, Eric
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Arcangel, Eric
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Underwood, Malik
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Gomes, Tiago
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Dorce, Watson
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Arcangel, Eric
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Gomes, Tiago
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Manzo, John
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Officer: Dorce, Watson
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Alba, Erik
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Underwood, Malik
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Gomes, Tiago
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Manzo, John
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Officer: Alba, Erik
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Alba, Erik
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Gomes, Tiago
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Alba, Erik
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Gomes, Tiago
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Underwood, Malik
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Gomes, Tiago
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Handcuffs too tight
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Arcangel, Eric
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Arcangel, Eric
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: False official statement
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Gomes, Tiago Black Male, 21-24 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Gomes, Tiago Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Within NYPD Guidelines
Gomes, Tiago Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Failure to Explain Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Dorce, Watson Black Male, 21-24 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Arcangel, Eric Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Unfounded
Arcangel, Eric Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unfounded
Arcangel, Eric Black Male, 21-24 Force: Hit against inanimate object Substantiated (Charges)
Underwood, Malik Black Male, 21-24 Force: Restricted Breathing Unfounded
Gomes, Tiago Black Male, 21-24 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Dorce, Watson Black Male, 21-24 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Arcangel, Eric Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Within NYPD Guidelines
Gomes, Tiago Black Male, 21-24 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Manzo, John Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Dorce, Watson Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Within NYPD Guidelines
Alba, Erik Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Within NYPD Guidelines
Underwood, Malik Black Male, 21-24 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Gomes, Tiago Black Male, 21-24 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Manzo, John Black Male, 21-24 Force: Physical force Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
Alba, Erik Black Male, 21-24 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Alba, Erik Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Unfounded
Gomes, Tiago Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Unfounded
Alba, Erik Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unfounded
Gomes, Tiago Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unfounded
Underwood, Malik Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Within NYPD Guidelines
Gomes, Tiago Black Male, 21-24 Force: Handcuffs too tight Unfounded
Arcangel, Eric Black Male, 21-24 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Arcangel, Eric Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: False official statement Substantiated (Charges)

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.


Penalties

Dorce, Watson
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty

Gomes, Tiago
Command Discipline - B
Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 5 days)

Arcangel, Eric
Pending
APU - Decision Pending

Document

NYPD Departure Letter (Watson Dorce)

Details

Incident: December 29, 2023
Received: February 23, 2024
Closed: April 30, 2025
Last Updated: July 13, 2025

Reason for contact: Parking violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 40th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - resisting arrest

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected