Complaint #9600995,
March 3, 1996

Officer: Melita, Gregory
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property Seized
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Costello, Andrew
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property Seized
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Melita, Gregory
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Costello, Andrew
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Melita, Gregory
Allegation: Discourtesy: Rude Gesture
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Costello, Andrew
Allegation: Discourtesy: Rude Gesture
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Melita, Gregory Abuse of Authority: Property Seized Exonerated
Costello, Andrew Abuse of Authority: Property Seized Exonerated
Melita, Gregory Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Costello, Andrew Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Melita, Gregory Discourtesy: Rude Gesture Unfounded
Costello, Andrew Discourtesy: Rude Gesture Unfounded

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: March 3, 1996

Reason for contact: Telephone Call to Precinct/Command
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued