Incident
| Date | Aug 27, 1997 |
| Department | Rochester Police Department |
| Officers | Mario C. Correia |
| Address |
Midvale Terr
near Genesee Park Blvd
Rochester, NY |
Incident Description
Individual filed complaint that after being chased by police, he was hit, kicked, and punched by officers including officers Mario Correia, Yodice, and Sofia. CRB and RPD sustained complaint that Correia struck the individual in the head with flashlight and lied about it.
Outcome
Other officers testified that Correia hit individual with the flashlight, Correia denied it. Disciplinary letter states his untruthfulness and violation of procedure could have resulted in termination but he's being given "a second chance", and 60 days unpaid leave. Correia appealed and lost.