Complaint #200004833, July 2000

Incident: July 1, 2000
Received: July 14, 2000
Closed: October 30, 2001


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 120th Precinct Staten Island
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Rachel Calzaretta, Daniel Enriquez, Gary Mercer, Robert Pollastro, Michael Sullivan
Officer: Romani, John
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Romani, John
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Romani, John
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Romani, John
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Romani, John
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Antonelli, Robert
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Antonelli, Robert
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18
Allegation: Force: Other blunt instrument as a club
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Romani, John Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Exonerated
Romani, John Hispanic Male, 18 Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Exonerated
Romani, John Hispanic Male, 18 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Romani, John Hispanic Male, 18 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Romani, John Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Antonelli, Robert Hispanic Male, 18 Force: Chokehold Substantiated (Charges)
Antonelli, Robert Hispanic Male, 18 Force: Other blunt instrument as a club Substantiated (Charges)

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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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