Christopher M. Puma

Badge #18947, Hispanic Male
Police Officer at 33rd Precinct since December 2015, active
Service started July 2015, made $116,000 last year, Tax #959096

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)

Complaints

1 Complaint
3 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202204476, July 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
additional details

Complaint #202204476, July 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Black Male, 45-49 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 45-49 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Black Male, 45-49 Within NYPD Guidelines
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

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

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Lawsuits

Valerio, Waldo E. Toribio vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 23CV02876, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 2, 2023
Complaint
Description: On April 8, 2022, Plaintiff was lawfully sitting on his motorcycle while stopped for a traffic light when 6 unnamed officers forcibly pulled him of the motorcycle, causing the motorcycle to fall on Plaintiff. The officers intentionally damaged Plaintiff's motorcycle. One of the officers handcuffed Plaintiff's wrists so tight that the handcuffs punctured his left wrist. Plaintiff also suffered multiple injuries as a result of the officers' conduct. Officer Jeremy Stumer was present during the use of excessive force against Plaintiff but failed to intervene. Plaintiff was arrested by the 6 officers and Officer Stumer on a false charge of Reckless Driving. After the arrest, he was taken to the precinct and impriso...