Complaint #202402503,
February 25, 2024

Officer: Morris, Ashur
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Carton, Brian
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Pena, Genesis
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Rivera, Charles
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Rivera, Charles
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Rivera, Charles
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Carton, Brian
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Morris, Ashur
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Molina, Saul
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Molina, Saul
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Molina, Saul
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Polonia, Jean
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Board Conclusion
Morris, Ashur Black Male, 40-44 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Unable to Determine
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
Carton, Brian Black Male, 40-44 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Within NYPD Guidelines
Pena, Genesis Black Male, 40-44 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Within NYPD Guidelines
Rivera, Charles Black Male, 40-44 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Within NYPD Guidelines
Rivera, Charles Black Male, 40-44 Force: Pepper spray Within NYPD Guidelines
Rivera, Charles Black Male, 40-44 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Carton, Brian Black Male, 40-44 Force: Restricted Breathing Unable to Determine
Unknown Officer Black Male, 40-44 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Unknown Officer Black Male, 40-44 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Morris, Ashur Black Male, 40-44 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Within NYPD Guidelines
Molina, Saul Black Male, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Within NYPD Guidelines
Molina, Saul Discourtesy: Word Within NYPD Guidelines
Molina, Saul Black Male, 40-44 Discourtesy: Word Within NYPD Guidelines
Polonia, Jean Black Male, 40-44 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines

Conclusion Meanings:

'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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: February 25, 2024
Received: March 12, 2024
Closed: June 24, 2025

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 79th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: David Cuzco, Nicole Pierre
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected