Complaint #202408242,
August 18, 2024

Officer: Benson, Christopher
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Benson, Christopher
Complainant: Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Cuenca, Melissa
Complainant: Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Benson, Christopher Black Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Benson, Christopher Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Cuenca, Melissa Male, 30-34 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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalties

Benson, Christopher
Command Discipline - A
Command Discipline - A (Warned and Admonished)

Cuenca, Melissa
Command Discipline - A
Command Discipline - A (Warned and Admonished)

Details

Incident: August 18, 2024
Received: August 19, 2024
Closed: December 9, 2025
Last Updated: February 21, 2026

Reason for contact: Parking violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 28th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - resisting arrest

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected