Complaint #200307270, September 2003

Incident: September 18, 2003
Received: September 19, 2003
Closed: March 30, 2004


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 101st Precinct Queens
Outcome: Arrest - assault (against a PO)

Witness Officers: David Atkinson, Anthony Badolato, James Geissler
Officer: Zackman, Lawrence
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Montagano, Peter
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Hoffman, Justin
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18-20
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Zackman, Lawrence Hispanic Male, 18 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Montagano, Peter Hispanic Male, 18 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Unfounded
Hoffman, Justin Hispanic Male, 18 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 18-20 Discourtesy: Word 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.