{"active":true,"first_name":"Purshotam","last_name":"Persaud","race":"Asian","gender":"Male","rank":"LT","command":{"command":"PSA 9","assignment_date":"2015-02-19","id":"PSA9"},"taxid":"937281","complaint_ids":[201208810,201106923],"command_history":[{"command":"PSA 7","id":"PSA7"}],"appt_date":"2005-01-10","shield_no_history":[29201,647],"lawsuits":[{"name":"Hobbs, Celestial vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2014-07-09","disposition_date":"2015-04-01","payout_amount":7500,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"14CV04999","court":"U.S. District Court - Southern District NY","officer_name":"Persaud, Purshotam","summary":"On June 4, 2013, Plaintiff was inside a NYCPH hallwai with a friend when several police officers, including Defendants Officers Malvi Moncion and Purshotam Persaud, stopped them.  When asked where they were going, Plaintiff truthfully explained that her friend’s aunt lived in the building.  The Defendant officers then illegally and without cause searched Plaintiff, arrested her for trespassing, and transported her to the 42nd Precinct.  After spending 24 hours in jail, Plaintiff was arraigned and had the charges adjourned.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.429217/gov.uscourts.nysd.429217.1.0.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13143960/hobbs-v-the-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Ware, Collie vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2014-06-10","disposition_date":"2017-06-15","payout_amount":20000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"14CV03837","court":"U.S. District Court - Southern District NY","officer_name":"Persaud, Purshotam","summary":"On May 31, 2013, plaintiff was inside a residence. P.O.s Buxo and Vasquez arrived to the residence following a 911 call. P.O.s Persaud and Molina, and two other P.O.s later arrived at the residence. Plaintiff was arrested and placed in handcuffs. Plaintiff did not resist arrest. After plaintiff was in handcuffs, a P.O. (believed to be Molina), punched plaintiff in the mouth. Plaintiff was dragged outside of the apartment building and down the stairwell. Plaintiff was thrown on the ground outside the apartment building and then placed in the back of a patrol vehicle. While in the vehicle, plaintiff was hit in the head several times with a night stick by a P.O. (believed to be Persaud). \nPlaintiff was taken to a local area precinct (believed to be PSA 7). He was held there for approximately 30 minutes before an ambulance arrived to treat his injuries. Plaintiff remained in the custody and control of the defendants, but was taken from PSA 7 to the emergency room of Lincoln Hospital to receive further treatment. After treatment, plaintiff was taken back to PSA 7 where he was held for several hours before he was taken to Bronx County Central Booking. Plaintiff was then arraigned on a criminal complaint containing false allegations sworn to by P.O. Buxo. Plaintiff made several appearances in court before the criminal charges against him were dismissed.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.427576/gov.uscourts.nysd.427576.50.0.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13346690/ware-v-the-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Montalvo, Rolando vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2014-06-02","disposition_date":"2017-01-11","payout_amount":30000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"302772/2014","court":"Supreme Court - Bronx","officer_name":"Persaud, Purshotam"},{"name":"Harvey, Terrance vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2013-10-17","disposition_date":"2014-06-26","payout_amount":7500,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"13CV07334","court":"U.S. District Court - Southern District NY","officer_name":"Persaud, Purshotam","summary":"On June 4, 2013, Plaintiff and his friend, Celestial Hobbs, were lawfully within 818 Home Street, Bronx. Several police officers stopped Plaintiff and Ms. Hobbs and asked them where they were going. Plaintiff explained that he lives on the eighth floor of the building with his aunt. Defendants illegally searched Plaintiff and Ms. Hobbs. Defendants then arrested Plaintiff and Ms. Hobbs for trespassing without probable cause. Defendants transported Plaintiffs to the 42nd Precinct. Defendant officers misrepresented to the Bronx District Attorney’s Office that Plaintiff was trespassing. Plaintiff was then transported to Central Booking. Approximately twenty-four hours later, Plaintiff was arraigned in Bronx Criminal Court and received an ACD.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.418927/gov.uscourts.nysd.418927.4.0.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13055588/harvey-v-the-city-of-new-york/"}],"payroll":{"salary":"154751","regular":"150396","overtime":"65475","other":"27689","total":"243561"},"id":"7LGM","url":"https://www.50-a.org/officer/7LGM"}