Complaint #202402747,
February 20, 2024
| Officer: |
Hernandez, Valerie
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| Complainant: |
Male, 30-34
|
| Allegation: |
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Miscellaneous |
| Officer: |
Bayan, Benjamin
|
| Complainant: |
Black Male, 30-34
|
| Allegation: |
Force: Chokehold |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Substantiated (Charges) |
| Officer: |
Bayan, Benjamin
|
| Complainant: |
Black Male, 30-34
|
| Allegation: |
Force: Restricted Breathing |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Substantiated (Charges) |
| Officer: |
Hernandez, Valerie
|
| Complainant: |
Black Male, 30-34
|
| Allegation: |
Force: Pepper spray |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Substantiated (Charges) |
| Officer: |
Juste, Yvette
|
| Complainant: |
Black Male, 30-34
|
| Allegation: |
Offensive Language: Gender |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Substantiated (Charges) |
| Officer: |
Kukaj, Albulena
|
| Complainant: |
Black Male, 30-34
|
| Allegation: |
Offensive Language: Gender |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Substantiated (Charges) |
| Officer: |
Juste, Yvette
|
| Complainant: |
Black Male, 30-34
|
| Allegation: |
Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Officer: |
Kukaj, Albulena
|
| Complainant: |
Black Male, 30-34
|
| Allegation: |
Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Officer: |
Kukaj, Albulena
|
| Complainant: |
Black Male, 30-34
|
| Allegation: |
Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Officer: |
Kukaj, Albulena
|
| Complainant: |
Black Male, 30-34
|
| Allegation: |
Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Officer: |
Marte, Juan
|
| 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: |
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: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Officer: |
Kukaj, Albulena
|
| Complainant: |
Black Male, 30-34
|
| Allegation: |
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Officer: |
Williams, Taylor
|
| Complainant: |
Black Male, 30-34
|
| Allegation: |
Force: Nonlethal restraining device |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Within NYPD Guidelines |
| 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: 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 |
|
Hernandez, Valerie
|
Male, 30-34
|
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
Miscellaneous |
|
Bayan, Benjamin
|
Black Male, 30-34
|
Force: Chokehold |
Substantiated (Charges) |
|
Bayan, Benjamin
|
Black Male, 30-34
|
Force: Restricted Breathing |
Substantiated (Charges) |
|
Hernandez, Valerie
|
Black Male, 30-34
|
Force: Pepper spray |
Substantiated (Charges) |
|
Juste, Yvette
|
Black Male, 30-34
|
Offensive Language: Gender |
Substantiated (Charges) |
|
Kukaj, Albulena
|
Black Male, 30-34
|
Offensive Language: Gender |
Substantiated (Charges) |
|
Juste, Yvette
|
Black Male, 30-34
|
Discourtesy: Word |
Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
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Kukaj, Albulena
|
Black Male, 30-34
|
Discourtesy: Word |
Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
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Kukaj, Albulena
|
Black Male, 30-34
|
Force: Physical force |
Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
|
Kukaj, Albulena
|
Black Male, 30-34
|
Force: Physical force |
Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
|
Marte, Juan
|
Black Male, 30-34
|
Force: Physical force |
Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
|
Williams, Taylor
|
Black Male, 30-34
|
Force: Physical force |
Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
|
Unknown Officer
|
Black Male, 30-34
|
Force: Physical force |
Within NYPD Guidelines |
|
Bayan, Benjamin
|
Black Male, 30-34
|
Force: Physical force |
Within NYPD Guidelines |
|
Kukaj, Albulena
|
Black Male, 30-34
|
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
Within NYPD Guidelines |
|
Williams, Taylor
|
Black Male, 30-34
|
Force: Nonlethal restraining device |
Within NYPD Guidelines |
|
Williams, Taylor
|
Black Male, 30-34
|
Force: Physical force |
Within NYPD Guidelines |
|
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 |
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
Williams, Taylor
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty
Juste, Yvette
Pending
APU - Decision Pending
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