Complaint #202409444,
September 20, 2024

Officer: Espada, Aaron
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Espada, Aaron
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Espada, Aaron
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Cosenza, Anthony
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Espada, Aaron
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Summons
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Espada, Aaron
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Espada, Aaron Black Male, 21-24 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Espada, Aaron Black Male, 21-24 Force: Other Unable to Determine
Espada, Aaron Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Substantiated (Charges)
Cosenza, Anthony Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Within NYPD Guidelines
Espada, Aaron Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Summons Substantiated (Charges)
Espada, Aaron Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Other Unfounded

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.


Penalty

Espada, Aaron
Pending
APU - Decision Pending

Details

Incident: September 20, 2024
Closed: January 28, 2026

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 120th Precinct Staten Island
Outcome: Summons - other violation/crime

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected