Complaint #200104962, July 2001

Incident: July 4, 2001
Received: July 6, 2001
Closed: May 3, 2002


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 49th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: William Friberg, Saverio Zanchelli
Officer: Cronin, Thomas
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 38
Allegation: Force: Other blunt instrument as a club
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Cronin, Thomas
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 38
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Cronin, Thomas
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 38
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Cronin, Thomas
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 38
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Cronin, Thomas
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 38
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Cronin, Thomas Hispanic Male, 38 Force: Other blunt instrument as a club Unfounded
Cronin, Thomas Hispanic Male, 38 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Exonerated
Cronin, Thomas Hispanic Male, 38 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Unfounded
Cronin, Thomas Hispanic Male, 38 Offensive Language: Race Unfounded
Cronin, Thomas Hispanic Male, 38 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest 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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