Complaint #200305467, July 2003

Incident: July 17, 2003
Closed: October 1, 2004


Reason for contact: Parking violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 102nd Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Edward Gallashaw, Vincent Hoosack, Brian Kaatze, Michael Mcmahon, Lauren Paese, Gary Zima
Officer: Ott, Charles
Complainant: Black Male, 33
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Ott, Charles
Complainant: Black Male, 33
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Ott, Charles
Complainant: Black Male, 30
Allegation: Discourtesy: Gesture
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Ott, Charles Black Male, 33 Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Exonerated
Ott, Charles Black Male, 33 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Charges)
Ott, Charles Black Male, 30 Discourtesy: Gesture Substantiated (Charges)

Penalty

Ott, Charles
Negttn-Nolo contendre
Vacation: 2 days


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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.