Complaint #200006729, September 2000

Incident: September 15, 2000
Received: September 26, 2000
Closed: May 29, 2001


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 9th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - assault (against a PO)
Officer: Sweeney, Scott
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Sweeney, Scott
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Hooks, Gregory
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Sweeney, Scott Hispanic Male, 26 Force: Chokehold Unfounded
Sweeney, Scott Hispanic Male, 26 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Hooks, Gregory Hispanic Male, 26 Force: Physical force 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.