Complaint #202402747,
February 20, 2024

Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Bayan, Benjamin
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Williams, Taylor
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Hernandez, Valerie
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Kukaj, Albulena
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Offensive Language: Gender
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Kukaj, Albulena
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Juste, Yvette
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Offensive Language: Gender
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Hernandez, Valerie
Complainant: Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous
Officer: Kukaj, Albulena
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Kukaj, Albulena
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Juste, Yvette
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Marte, Juan
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Bayan, Benjamin
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Williams, Taylor
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Bayan, Benjamin
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Williams, Taylor
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Williams, Taylor
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Kukaj, Albulena
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Williams, Taylor
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Unknown Officer Black Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Bayan, Benjamin Black Male, 30-34 Force: Chokehold Substantiated (Charges)
Williams, Taylor Black Male, 30-34 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Within NYPD Guidelines
Hernandez, Valerie Black Male, 30-34 Force: Pepper spray Substantiated (Charges)
Kukaj, Albulena Black Male, 30-34 Offensive Language: Gender Substantiated (Charges)
Kukaj, Albulena Black Male, 30-34 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Juste, Yvette Black Male, 30-34 Offensive Language: Gender Substantiated (Charges)
Hernandez, Valerie Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Miscellaneous
Kukaj, Albulena Black Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Within NYPD Guidelines
Kukaj, Albulena Black Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Juste, Yvette Black Male, 30-34 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Marte, Juan Black Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Bayan, Benjamin Black Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Williams, Taylor Black Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Bayan, Benjamin Black Male, 30-34 Force: Restricted Breathing Substantiated (Charges)
Williams, Taylor Black Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Williams, Taylor Black Male, 30-34 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Within NYPD Guidelines
Kukaj, Albulena Black Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Williams, Taylor Black Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Command Discipline B)

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.


Penalties

Marte, Juan
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty

Bayan, Benjamin
Forced Separation
Closed: Not guilty after trial-PC Approved, August 12, 2026
APU Not guilty

Hernandez, Valerie
Pending
APU - Decision Pending

Kukaj, Albulena
Pending
APU - Decision Pending

Williams, Taylor
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty

Juste, Yvette
Pending
APU - Decision Pending

Documents

NYPD Departure Letter (Juan Marte)
NYPD Departure Letter (Taylor Williams)

Details

Incident: February 20, 2024
Received: March 19, 2024
Closed: July 9, 2025
Last Updated: August 15, 2026

Reason for contact: Report-dispute
Location: Public space/building
In NYPD 49th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Kawsar Ahmed, Rody Ariasguzman, Yasheka Bogle, Mariama Ceesay, Derek Clifford, Matthew Coates, Joaquin Cruz, Junnior Dominguez, Richard Duffy, Enzo Fernandez, Brianna Klev, John Lawrenson, Tyrone Mederos, Maria Mella, Olivier Pasquet, Kimberly Pinelli, Edward Raniola, Hector Rodriguez, Edwin Rotger, Katherine Sepulveda, Ryan Snavely, Menachem Steinberg, Suzenny Tipiani, Steven Valarezo
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected