Michael Potenza

Former Lieutenant at 106th Precinct Detective Squad
Service started July 1996, ended February 2019, Tax #918176
White Male

Complaints

3 Complaints
3 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Exonerated

Complaint #200207270, October 2002
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200008935, December 2000
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Asian Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200006213, August 2000
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200207270, October 2002
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200008935, December 2000
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Asian Male, 18 Exonerated
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Complaint #200006213, August 2000
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 42 Exonerated
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Baldeo, Frederick vs Keiser-O'neill, Wendy, et al.
Case # 17CV05284, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 15, 2017, ended August 6, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was trying to enter his business when officers arrested him, took him to the 106th Precinct, and charged him with Burglary, Petit Larceny, and Possession of Stolen Property. Plaintiff was issued a DAT with the charges even though Detectives knew the complainant was lying. Charges were later dismissed.