Complaint #202403755,
March 22, 2024

Officer: Cruzizquierdo, Arez
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Mendez, Michael
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Rosario, Michael
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Cruzizquierdo, Arez
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Rosario, Michael
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Cruzizquierdo, Arez Male, 35-39 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Mendez, Michael Male, 35-39 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Rosario, Michael Male, 35-39 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Cruzizquierdo, Arez Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Rosario, Michael Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

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

Rosario, Michael
Command Discipline - A

Cruzizquierdo, Arez
Command Discipline - A
Command Discipline - A (Vacation: 0.25 days)

Details

Incident: March 22, 2024
Closed: May 6, 2025
Last Updated: October 10, 2025

Reason for contact: C/V at PCT to file complaint of crime
Location: Police building
In NYPD 25th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Sean Regan
Video evidence collected