Complaint #200001068, January 2000

Incident: January 27, 2000
Received: February 28, 2000
Closed: February 22, 2001


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: Commercial building
In NYPD 73rd Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Scott Christie, Virgil Cumberbatch, Alan Gaspard, Kathleen Mcdonnell, Craig Rudiger, Walter Singer
Officer: Balsamo, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 23
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Balsamo, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 23
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Balsamo, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 23
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Jeanjacques, Volny
Complainant: Black Male, 23
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Balsamo, Michael Black Male, 23 Offensive Language: Race Unfounded
Balsamo, Michael Black Male, 23 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Balsamo, Michael Black Male, 23 Force: Chokehold Unfounded
Jeanjacques, Volny Black Male, 23 Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Exonerated

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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusion definitions.