Complaint #202403311,
February 28, 2024

Officer: Sylvestre, Jacques
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Sylvestre, Jacques
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Taveras, Franklin
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Leary, Michael
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Sylvestre, Jacques
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Taveras, Franklin
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Leary, Michael
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Taveras, Franklin
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Leary, Michael
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Sylvestre, Jacques
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Board Conclusion
Sylvestre, Jacques Hispanic Male, 25-29 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Sylvestre, Jacques Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Within NYPD Guidelines
Taveras, Franklin Hispanic Male, 25-29 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Leary, Michael Hispanic Male, 25-29 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Sylvestre, Jacques Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Within NYPD Guidelines
Taveras, Franklin Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Within NYPD Guidelines
Leary, Michael Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Within NYPD Guidelines
Taveras, Franklin Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Unable to Determine
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
Leary, Michael Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Within NYPD Guidelines
Sylvestre, Jacques Hispanic Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Unable to Determine
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated

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.
'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 28, 2024
Received: April 4, 2024
Closed: June 24, 2025

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 103rd Precinct Queens
Outcome: Arrest - OGA

Witness Officers: Connor Hertzwig, Salvatore Turriciano
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected