Complaint #202505234,
May 7, 2025

Officer: Polonia, Jean
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Staffa, Daniel
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Polonia, Jean
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Alexander, Brian
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Robertson, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Robertson, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Laurent, Melvin
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Staffa, Daniel
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Polonia, Jean Black Male, 15-17 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Staffa, Daniel Black Male, 15-17 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Polonia, Jean Black Male, 15-17 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Alexander, Brian Black Male, 15-17 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unfounded
Robertson, Michael Black Male, 15-17 Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Within NYPD Guidelines
Robertson, Michael Black Male, 15-17 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Laurent, Melvin Black Male, 15-17 Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Within NYPD Guidelines
Staffa, Daniel Black Male, 15-17 Force: Physical force Unfounded

Conclusion Meanings:

'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.


Details

Incident: May 7, 2025
Received: May 29, 2025
Closed: September 10, 2026
Last Updated: September 12, 2026

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: NYCHA
In NYPD 79th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected