Complaint #200203017, May 2002

Incident: May 5, 2002
Received: May 7, 2002
Closed: January 24, 2003


Reason for contact: Report-possession/sale of narcotics
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 34th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Emanuel Guella, Sean Okeefe, Kevin Ratynski
Officer: Pecoraro, Joseph
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Pecoraro, Joseph
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Pecoraro, Joseph
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Pecoraro, Joseph Hispanic Male, 23 Discourtesy: Word Unfounded
Pecoraro, Joseph Hispanic Male, 23 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Pecoraro, Joseph Hispanic Male, 23 Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop 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.