Complaint #9900615,
February 1, 1999

Officer: Ellson, Todd
Allegation: Force: Nightstick/Billy/Club
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Lanatra, Michael
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed/gun drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Ellson, Todd
Allegation: Force: Gun as club
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Ellson, Todd
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed/gun drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Ellson, Todd Force: Nightstick/Billy/Club Unfounded
Lanatra, Michael Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed/gun drawn Exonerated
Ellson, Todd Force: Gun as club Unfounded
Ellson, Todd Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed/gun drawn 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: February 1, 1999
Received: February 9, 1999
Closed: April 17, 2000

Reason for contact: Report-possession/sale of narcotics
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime