Complaint #202411228,
August 30, 2024

Officer: Kowlessar, Kenny
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Kowlessar, Kenny
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Velez, Hiram
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Velez, Hiram
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Kowlessar, Kenny
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Kowlessar, Kenny
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Vehicle
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Kowlessar, Kenny Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Restricted Breathing Unfounded
Kowlessar, Kenny Hispanic Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Within NYPD Guidelines
Velez, Hiram Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Hit against inanimate object Unfounded
Velez, Hiram Hispanic Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Unable to Determine
Kowlessar, Kenny Hispanic Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Within NYPD Guidelines
Kowlessar, Kenny Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Vehicle Unable to Determine

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.
'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.


Details

Incident: August 30, 2024
Received: November 12, 2024
Closed: January 15, 2026

Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 101st Precinct Queens
Outcome: Arrest - resisting arrest

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected