Complaint #200307657, September 2003

Incident: September 26, 2003
Received: September 30, 2003
Closed: June 30, 2004


Reason for contact: Report of other crime
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 42nd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Maria Hoy
Officer: Degiacomo, Edward
Complainant: Hispanic Male
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Degiacomo, Edward
Complainant: Hispanic Male
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Suarez, William
Complainant: Hispanic Male
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Escobar, Jesus
Complainant: Hispanic Male
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Degiacomo, Edward Hispanic Male Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Degiacomo, Edward Hispanic Male Discourtesy: Word Exonerated
Suarez, William Hispanic Male Force: Physical force Substantiated (Charges)
Escobar, Jesus Hispanic Male Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated

Penalty

Suarez, William
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
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.