Complaint #202412792,
December 29, 2024

Officer: Castello, Vincent
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Mcdonald, Eric
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Mcdonald, Eric
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Castello, Vincent Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Mcdonald, Eric Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Mcdonald, Eric Black Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number 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.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalties

Castello, Vincent
Command Discipline - B
Command Discipline - B (Formalized Training)

Mcdonald, Eric
Command Discipline - B
Command Discipline - B (Formalized Training)

Details

Incident: December 29, 2024
Received: December 30, 2024
Closed: May 5, 2026
Last Updated: July 17, 2026

Reason for contact: Report of other crime
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 116th Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected