Complaint #9801536,
February 20, 1998

Officer: Velez, David
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Abramson, Robert
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Fraterrigo, Michael
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Mchugh, Edward
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Abramson, Robert
Allegation: Discourtesy: Nasty Words
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Velez, David Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Exonerated
Abramson, Robert Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Exonerated
Fraterrigo, Michael Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Exonerated
Mchugh, Edward Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Exonerated
Abramson, Robert Discourtesy: Nasty Words Unsubstantiated

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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusions.


Summary

On February 20, 1998, Mr [redacted] was driving in his car near 233rd Street in the Bronx. He was with three friends, [redacted] As they were driving, an unmarked car pulled them over. The occupants of the car were asked to step out. The four men were searched by four police officers. PO Abramson, one of the officers, searched Mr. [redacted] vehicle. The four men were released. Mr. [redacted] and Mr. [redacted] returned to the car, the other two men walked away. Mr. [redacted] and Mr. [redacted] proceeded to drive toward Mount Vernon, where Mr. [redacted] lives. The officer pulled up near his car and followed him over the Westchester County border and into Mount Vernon. The officer prevented him from entering his home, handcuffed him and brought him back to the 47th precinct. Mr. [redacted] was issued five summonses for the following infractions: two failure to stop for a stop sign, one failure to stop for a red light, one for reckless driving, one for disorderly conduct. Mr. [redacted] was released from the precinct (enclosure 3A-B). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: February 20, 1998
Received: April 2, 1998
Closed: April 2, 1998

Reason for contact: Traffic Incidents/Accident/Prk Violation
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued