Complaint #9704485,
November 15, 1997

Officer: Newkirk, Matthew
Allegation: Force: Dragged/Pulled
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Newkirk, Matthew
Allegation: Force: Gun pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Ohare, Thomas
Allegation: Force: Gun pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Newkirk, Matthew
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Newkirk, Matthew
Allegation: Force: Other - Force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Coughlin, John
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Newkirk, Matthew Force: Dragged/Pulled Unfounded
Newkirk, Matthew Force: Gun pointed Unfounded
Ohare, Thomas Force: Gun pointed Unfounded
Newkirk, Matthew Force: Punch/Kick Unfounded
Newkirk, Matthew Force: Other - Force Exonerated
Coughlin, John Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse Exonerated

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: November 15, 1997
Received: November 24, 1997
Closed: November 24, 1997

Reason for contact: Others
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued