Complaint #202504437,
December 28, 2024

Officer: Ayala, Joel
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Ayala, Joel
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Dones, Crystal
Complainant: Female, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Ayala, Joel
Complainant: Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Mahon, Brian
Complainant: Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Hernandez, Sebastian
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Hernandez, Sebastian
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Mahon, Brian
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Ayala, Joel Black Male, 21-24 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Charges)
Ayala, Joel Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Within NYPD Guidelines
Dones, Crystal Female, 21-24 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Ayala, Joel Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Other Unable to Determine
Mahon, Brian Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Other Unable to Determine
Hernandez, Sebastian Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Within NYPD Guidelines
Hernandez, Sebastian Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Within NYPD Guidelines
Mahon, Brian Black Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Within NYPD Guidelines

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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

Ayala, Joel
Pending
APU - Decision Pending

Details

Incident: December 28, 2024
Received: May 8, 2025
Closed: June 24, 2026

Reason for contact: CV already in custody
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 46th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Summons - disorderly conduct

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected