Complaint #202203014, May 2022

Incident: May 6, 2022
Received: May 12, 2022
Closed: September 21, 2023


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - subway
Location: Subway station/train
In NYPD 103rd Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Brittany Arena, Paul Brooks, Antonio Farinhas, Anthony Fletcher, Timothy Gernon, Angelo Giangrande, Felicia Gordon, Tyler Harper, Khrishan Jainaraine, Yahaira Lopezgonzalez, Kevin Oshea, Vincent Pastore, Paul Petrone, James Sommer, Marlene Taveras, Edward Wetherell
Officer: Vera, Justin
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Vera, Justin
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Greene, Lashaun
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Vera, Justin
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Vera, Justin Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Vera, Justin Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Chokehold Substantiated (Charges)
Greene, Lashaun Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Other Within NYPD Guidelines
Vera, Justin Hispanic Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Command Discipline B)

Penalty

Vera, Justin
Pending
APU - Decision Pending


Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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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