Richard J. Wittneben

Badge #12519, White Male
Police Officer at Queens Robbery Squad since May 2026
Also served at 113th Precinct
Service started July 2021, made $79,700 last year, Tax #972315

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card

Complaints

3 Complaints
5 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Unfounded
2 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202412188, December 2024
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202411593, November 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202400836, January 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202412188, December 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 30-34 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202411593, November 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Black Male, 30-34 Unfounded
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Complaint #202400836, January 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 40-44 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 40-44 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 40-44 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Hill, Demetrius vs Police Officer Stefano, Crociata
Case # 24CV03266, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 29, 2024

Ekeoma, Amarachukwu vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV00946, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 29, 2023
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