Stephen Tesoriero

Badge #6038, White Male
Former Detective Grade 2 at Organized Crime Investigation Division
Also served at Bronx South Narcotics District
Service started January 1987, ended April 2021, Tax #892127

Lawsuit Settlements:
$20,000   Mazzio, Salvatore, et al. vs City of Ny, et al., 2021 EDNY EDNY 21CV01660
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Complaints

3 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complaint Withdrawn
1 Exonerated
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200411972, December 2003
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #9202199, July 1992
Allegation: Force: Push/Shove
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #8800885, March 1988
Allegation: Force: Push/Shove
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Other - Force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Report
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Complaint #200411972, December 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Hispanic Male, 43 Exonerated
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Complaint #9202199, July 1992
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Push/Shove Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #8800885, March 1988
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Push/Shove Unsubstantiated
Force: Other - Force Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Report
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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.


Lawsuits

Mazzio, Salvatore, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV01660, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 1, 2021, ended July 26, 2022
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 10, 2019, Mike’s Heavy Duty Towing, Inc. was hired by non-party Western Express to tow a Truck – the driver of the Truck, an employee of Western Express, was arrested by the NYPD for driving while intoxicated – he crashed the Truck into concrete barriers and caused damages to the rims and wheels of the Truck. Mr. Salvatore Mazzio and Mike’s Heavy Duty Towing, Inc., obtained consent of Western Express to remove the Truck. Whilst at the scene of the crash, Mr. Salvatore Mazzio had a discussion with Officer Minutolo about the situation. Despite learning of the circumstances behind Mr. Salvatore Mazzio’s presence, Officer Minutolo nonetheless recommended employees of Western Express to file a criminal compl...

Other Documents

Bronx DA Notified Officer List