Complaint #202412729,
November 18, 2024

Officer:	Cruz, Ariel
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 40-44
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded
Officer:	Cruz, Ariel
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 40-44
Allegation:	Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded
Officer:	Cruz, Ariel
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 40-44
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion:	Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer:	Angels, Evan
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 40-44
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded
Officer:	Cole, Oshane
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 40-44
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded
Officer:	Cruz, Ariel
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer:	Cruz, Ariel
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
CCRB Investigator Recommendation:	Substantiated
CCRB Board Conclusion:	Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer:	Cruz, Ariel
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 40-44
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded

Officer	Complainant	Allegation	CCRB Board Conclusion
Cruz, Ariel	Hispanic Male, 40-44	Force: Physical force	Unfounded
Cruz, Ariel	Hispanic Male, 40-44	Discourtesy: Word	Unfounded
Cruz, Ariel	Hispanic Male, 40-44	Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)	Within NYPD Guidelines
Angels, Evan	Hispanic Male, 40-44	Force: Physical force	Unfounded
Cole, Oshane	Hispanic Male, 40-44	Force: Physical force	Unfounded
Cruz, Ariel		Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search	Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Cruz, Ariel		Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card	Within NYPD Guidelines
	CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
Cruz, Ariel	Hispanic Male, 40-44	Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording	Unfounded

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.

Cruz, Ariel

NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - A

Penalty: Command Discipline - A (Vacation: 1 day)

Incident: November 18, 2024
Received: December 27, 2024
Closed: May 14, 2026
Last Updated: May 30, 2026

Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 46th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Summons - other violation/crime

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected