Complaint #202506456,
June 2, 2025

Officer: Sternberg, Michael
Complainant: Female, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Ortegaobrien, Andrew
Complainant: Black Female, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Ortegaobrien, Andrew
Complainant: Black Female, 40-44
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Officer: Sternberg, Michael
Complainant: Black Female, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Sternberg, Michael
Complainant: Female, 40-44
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Board Conclusion
Sternberg, Michael Female, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Within NYPD Guidelines
Ortegaobrien, Andrew Black Female, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Within NYPD Guidelines
Ortegaobrien, Andrew Black Female, 40-44 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Sternberg, Michael Black Female, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
Sternberg, Michael Female, 40-44 Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated

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: June 2, 2025
Received: July 1, 2025
Closed: October 26, 2026

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 120th Precinct Staten Island
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected