Complaint #202402001,
February 27, 2024

Officer: Grasser, Brandon
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Palagonia, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Grasser, Brandon Black Male, 21-24 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Unknown Officer Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Within NYPD Guidelines
Palagonia, Michael Black Male, 21-24 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

Palagonia, Michael
Command Discipline - A

Details

Incident: February 27, 2024
Closed: June 24, 2025
Last Updated: September 7, 2025

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 105th Precinct Queens
Outcome: Arrest - OGA

Witness Officers: Daniel Carro
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected