Complaint #202402026,
February 4, 2024

Officer: Griffin, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Griffin, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Griffin, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Recategorized as: Offensive Language: Other
Officer: Astudillo, Kristian
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Griffin, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Astudillo, Kristian
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Astudillo, Kristian
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Griffin, Michael Black Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Griffin, Michael Black Male, 30-34 Discourtesy: Word Unfounded
Griffin, Michael Black Male, 30-34 Offensive Language: Race Unfounded
Recategorized as Offensive Language: Other
Astudillo, Kristian Black Male, 30-34 Offensive Language: Race Substantiated (Charges)
Griffin, Michael Black Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Within NYPD Guidelines
Astudillo, Kristian Black Male, 30-34 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Astudillo, Kristian Black Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines

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

Astudillo, Kristian
Pending
APU - Decision Pending

Details

Incident: February 4, 2024
Received: February 28, 2024
Closed: May 21, 2025

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD Midtown South Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected