Complaint #200816412, November 2008

Incident: November 10, 2008
Received: November 13, 2008
Closed: January 12, 2010

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: Police building
In NYPD 24th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Angel Crespo

Officer:	Mercedes, Richard
Complainant:	White Male, 33
Allegation:	Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

Officer	Complainant	Allegation	CCRB Conclusion
Mercedes, Richard	White Male, 33	Force: Pepper spray	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.

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