Complaint #200200924, October 2001

Incident: October 25, 2001
Received: February 11, 2002
Closed: June 11, 2002


Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 67th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: John Mackay
Officer: Phelan, Stephen
Complainant: Black Male, 36
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Sanicola, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 36
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Phelan, Stephen
Complainant: Black Male, 36
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Phelan, Stephen Black Male, 36 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Exonerated
Sanicola, Michael Black Male, 36 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Exonerated
Phelan, Stephen Black Male, 36 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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.