Complaint #202500317,
January 1, 2025

Officer: Rivera, Al
Complainant: Black Male, 60-64
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Mercado, Samuel
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Officer: Mercado, Samuel
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Officer: Mercado, Samuel
Complainant: Black Male, 60-64
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Rivera, Al Black Male, 60-64 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Mercado, Samuel Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Mercado, Samuel Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Mercado, Samuel Black Male, 60-64 Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Substantiated (Formalized Training)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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: January 1, 2025
Received: January 9, 2025
Closed: May 28, 2026

Reason for contact: Report-dispute
Location: Residential building
In NYPD 47th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected