Complaint #9601263, March 1996

Incident: March 19, 1996
Received: March 20, 1996
Closed: March 20, 1996


Reason for contact: Report of Crime Past/Present
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Guarino, Frank
Allegation: Force: Gun pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Guarino, Frank
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Guarino, Frank
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Carter, Nichole
Allegation: Discourtesy: Nasty Words
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Guarino, Frank
Allegation: Discourtesy: Nasty Words
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Guarino, Frank Force: Gun pointed Exonerated
Guarino, Frank Force: Punch/Kick Substantiated (Charges)
Guarino, Frank Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse Substantiated (Charges)
Carter, Nichole Discourtesy: Nasty Words Unsubstantiated
Guarino, Frank Discourtesy: Nasty Words Unsubstantiated

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.