Complaint #202412013,
June 4, 2024

Officer: Samo, Brandon
Complainant: Black Male, 55-59
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 55-59
Allegation: Force: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Pagan, Jonathan
Complainant: Black Male, 55-59
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Cruznunez, Santana
Complainant: Black Male, 55-59
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Cruznunez, Santana
Complainant: Black Male, 55-59
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Samo, Brandon Black Male, 55-59 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Unknown Officer Black Male, 55-59 Force: Other Unfounded
Pagan, Jonathan Black Male, 55-59 Force: Hit against inanimate object Within NYPD Guidelines
Cruznunez, Santana Black Male, 55-59 Force: Hit against inanimate object Within NYPD Guidelines
Cruznunez, Santana Black Male, 55-59 Force: Physical force 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.
'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

Cruznunez, Santana
Command Discipline - A

Details

Incident: June 4, 2024
Received: December 5, 2024
Closed: September 17, 2025
Last Updated: November 27, 2025

Reason for contact: Report of other crime
Location: Public space/building
In NYPD 41st Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Ostende Alvarado, Wadee Alwagieh, Harryson Cothias, Patricia Feliz, Tyler Garcia, Eric Mcdevitt, Brittney Reyes, Paul Tambe
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected