Robert P. Obrien

Badge #3676, White Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at Detective Bureau Special Victims Division
Also served at Transit Bureau District 11
Service started July 2002, ended March 2025, Tax #930864

Articles

NYPD cops did nothing while man died from asthma attack during 2013 arrest for illegally selling MetroCard swipes, New York Daily News, 6/22/2016

Complaints

1 Complaint
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201203259, March 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201203259, March 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Hispanic Male, 36 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 36 Unsubstantiated
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'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.


Lawsuits

Brown, Karen Adm of The Estate of Williams, Barrington (deceased) vs P.O. Guach, Joel, et al.
Case # 15CV04091, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 28, 2015
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff for selling metro swipes, placed him under arrest, and applied force to his chest and neck causing him to stop breathing. Defendants failed to administer any medical attention resulting in Plaintiff's death.

Other Documents

DA Disclosure Letter