Complaint #200305558, July 2003

Incident: July 15, 2003
Received: July 22, 2003
Closed: January 26, 2004


Reason for contact: Report-gun possession/shots fired
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 43rd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: Thomas Guarino, Denia Roberts, Steven Vagnini
Officer: Blythe, Walter
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Branigan, Brian
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Branigan, Brian
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Branigan, Brian
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Blythe, Walter Hispanic Male, 45 Force: Hit against inanimate object Unfounded
Branigan, Brian Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
Branigan, Brian Hispanic Male, 45 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 45-49 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 45-49 Force: Hit against inanimate object Unfounded
Branigan, Brian Hispanic Male, 45 Force: Hit against inanimate object 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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.