Complaint #202412767,
December 29, 2024

Officer: Zotto, Matthew
Complainant: Black Female, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Gray, Thomas
Complainant: Black Female, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Smithwick, Jake
Complainant: Black Female, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Zotto, Matthew Black Female, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Within NYPD Guidelines
Gray, Thomas Black Female, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Within NYPD Guidelines
Smithwick, Jake Black Female, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Within NYPD Guidelines

Conclusion Meanings:

'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: December 29, 2024
Received: December 30, 2024
Closed: March 17, 2026

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 116th Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected