Complaint #200202588, December 2001

Incident: December 8, 2001
Received: April 19, 2002
Closed: December 2, 2002


Reason for contact: Execution of search warrant
Location: Public space/building
In NYPD 101st Precinct Queens
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: John Bilich, Robert Calhoun, Mark Dipierro, Edward Figurski, Samuel Nelson, Alex Schapowal
Officer: Bellington, Rosita
Complainant: White Female, 48
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Waters, William
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Waters, William
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Venturino, Joseph
Complainant: White Female, 48
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Bellington, Rosita
Complainant: Black Female, 29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Waters, William
Complainant: White Male, 78
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Waters, William
Complainant: Black Female, 29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Waters, William
Complainant: Black Female, 29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Bellington, Rosita White Female, 48 Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Substantiated (Charges)
Waters, William Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
Waters, William Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Charges)
Venturino, Joseph White Female, 48 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Bellington, Rosita Black Female, 29 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated
Waters, William White Male, 78 Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Substantiated (Charges)
Waters, William Black Female, 29 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Waters, William Black Female, 29 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated

Penalties

Waters, William
Filed
Retired

Bellington, Rosita
Charge Dismissed - DCT
No penalty


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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.