Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Joseph A. Abdelmessih
Captain at Patrol Borough Staten Island since April 2026
Also served at
Human Resources Division,
Community Affairs Bureau Community Outreach Division,
Transit Bureau District 30,
62nd Precinct
Service
started January 2006,
made $185,000 last year,
Tax #939839
White Male, 44
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Complaints
3
Complaints
4
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Complaint Withdrawn
1
Exonerated
Complaint #202512844,
December 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
Complaint #200911033,
July 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | White Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #200805005,
March 2008
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202512844, December 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | White Male, 30-34 | Complaint Withdrawn |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200911033, July 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | White Male, 26 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | White Male, 26 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200805005, March 2008 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 21 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusions.