Complaint #9900827,
February 15, 1999

Officer: Kestler, Gerald
Allegation: Force: Gun pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Kestler, Gerald
Complainant: Male, 35
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Kestler, Gerald
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Mehling, William
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Kestler, Gerald Force: Gun pointed Unsubstantiated
Kestler, Gerald Male, 35 Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Exonerated
Kestler, Gerald Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Mehling, William Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search 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.
'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.


Details

Incident: February 15, 1999
Received: February 19, 1999
Closed: April 10, 2000

Reason for contact: Report-gun possession/shots fired
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued