Complaint #200006661, September 2000

Incident: September 15, 2000
Received: September 22, 2000
Closed: August 21, 2001


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 75th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - resisting arrest

Witness Officers: Gary Anderson, John Damico, John Delvecchio, Nicholas Muro, James Newton, Joseph Unger
Officer: Destefano, Steven
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 33
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Destefano, Steven
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 33
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Destefano, Steven
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 33
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Destefano, Steven Hispanic Male, 33 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Destefano, Steven Hispanic Male, 33 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Destefano, Steven Hispanic Male, 33 Discourtesy: Word Unfounded

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.

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