Complaint #9700977, March 1997

Incident: March 18, 1997


Reason for contact: Vehicle Stop and Check
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Samborski, James
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Viggiano, Lawrence
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Viggiano, Lawrence
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Samborski, James Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Substantiated (Charges)
Viggiano, Lawrence Abuse of Authority: Vehicle searched Substantiated (Charges)
Viggiano, Lawrence Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons Substantiated (Charges)

Conclusion Meanings:

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

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