{"active":true,"first_name":"Thomas","last_name":"Donegan","race":"White","gender":"Male","rank":"SGT","command":{"command":"122 DET","assignment_date":"2024-12-17","id":"122det"},"shield_no":2086,"taxid":"948905","complaint_ids":[201310500,201400241,201115330],"command_history":[{"command":"123 DET","id":"123det"},{"command":"006 PCT","id":"6pct"},{"command":"005 PCT","id":"5pct"},{"command":"006 DET","id":"6det"},{"command":"PBMS","id":"PBMS"},{"command":"010 PCT","id":"10pct"}],"appt_date":"2010-07-06","middle_initial":"J","shield_no_history":[21717,6625],"lawsuits":[{"name":"Nyquinones, Marcos vs City of Ny","start_date":"2022-09-13","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"","docket":"157615/2022","court":"Supreme Court - New York","summary":"On June 5, 2021, at approximately 11 pm, the Plaintiff who was a journalist covering street protests was standing with his camera in hand and his press badge  when an NYPD Captain, Stephen Spataro, approached the Plaintiff and without cause pushed him with a baton. He then swung his baton aiming for the Plaintiff's head. As the Plaintiff tried to escape, defendant Spataro struck him on his shoulders and back seriously injuring him and damaging the Plaintiff's camera. The Plaintiff was unlawfully arrested on July 6, 2021, taken to the 6th precinct where he was held for several hours and issued a desk appearance ticket. The following day, detective and defendant, Thomas Donegan, swore out a criminal complaint charging the Plaintiff with attempted grand larceny and obstruction of governmental administration in connection with the events of June 5, 2021. The Plaintiff was compelled to retain a criminal defense counsel and appear for an arraignment on July 26, 2021 where he plead not guilty. The case against him terminated favorably on November 1, 2021. As a result, the Plaintiff suffered emotional and physical injuries, loss of freedom and reputation, and incurred legal expenses.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=YZKb194owiYpFIBa3IA0bQ==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Heredia, Diego vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2019-08-15","disposition_date":"2024-03-29","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"Zero Disposition","docket":"19CV05227","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","officer_name":"Donegan, Thomas","summary":"On February 2, 2017, Plaintiff was falsely arrested and taken into custody for charges of burglary and damage to property.  The evidence Defendants relied on for the warrant and charges were falsities by Defendant ADA Weintraub. Despite having no credible evidence against Plaintiff nor probable cause to believe Plaintiff committed any crime, Defendants arrested and charged Plaintiff. During trial commenced on or about June 4, 2018, Defendant ADA Weintraub knowingly elicited false testimony from witnesses, failed to disclose exculpatory evidence, presented evidence that was illegally obtained pursuant to a search warrant that was obtained by false representations by ADA Weintraub. Plaintiff was acquitted of all charges on or about June 18, 2018.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nyed.438611/gov.uscourts.nyed.438611.1.1.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/16190038/heredia-v-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Freeman, Jordan vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2018-09-26","disposition_date":"2022-09-09","payout_amount":30000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"030734/2018E","court":"Supreme Court - Bronx","officer_name":"Donegan, Thomas","summary":"on June 2, 2017, Detective Thomas Donegan contacted Plaintiff to discuss a recent shooting in Chelsea, Manhattan, believing Plaintiff might have information. Plaintiff met Detective Donegan at a local McDonald's, shared what he knew, and was permitted to leave.\n\nOn June 3, t approximately 8:15 p.m., Detective Donegan, along with other NYPD officers, arrived at  Plaintiff’s apartment at 1770 Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx, New York, with a search warrant. Plaintiff allowed the officers to enter and search the premises. During the search, Donegan claimed to find a package containing a white powder behind Plaintiff's dresser and subsequently arrested Plaintiff.\n\nPlaintiff was taken to a Bronx precinct, where he was questioned solely about the Chelsea shooting, not about the alleged controlled substance. He remained in police custody, was brought to Bronx County Central Booking after roughly 10 hours, and was arraigned on A-II felony charges approximately 24 hours post-arrest. Despite the serious charges, Plaintiff was released on his own recognizance. Plaintiff maintained his innocence throughout, appearing in court for over a year until all charges were dismissed on June 28, 2018.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=7TP1yhq7XCVQzo5dR5E2iQ==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Pluvoise, Gerald vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2015-05-12","disposition_date":"2019-07-16","payout_amount":47500,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"154268/2015","court":"Supreme Court - New York","officer_name":"Donegan, Thomas","summary":"On or about September 1, 2013 Plaintiff was invited by a friend to a nightclub. The friend provided the nightclub his personal credit card and driver's license to secure a table and pay for drinks. Later Plaintiff was the only member of his group remaining when he was confronted by a manager who told Plaintiff he was responsible for the entire $3,778.18 bill despite the fact the manager was still in possession of the friend's credit card and license. PO Thomas Donegan and POs John Does 1-10 responded to the argument as Plaintiff attempted to call his friend and the manager ran Plaintiff's card twice so the remaining balance was only $1,378.18. When POs arrived Plaintiff was immediately placed in handcuffs. POs retrieved Plaintiff's debit card without his permission and attempted to charge Plaintiff for the full amount. Plaintiff was then arrested and imprisoned for approximately 15 hours. Plaintiff was charged with theft of services but the charges were dismissed on or about September 9, 2013. Plaintiff sustained mental anguish, shock, fright, apprehension, embarrassment, humiliation, and deprivation of rights as a result of this incident.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=r3gEbZJqZFg2FEUHuwf2Fg==","type":"complaint"}]}],"payroll":{"salary":"118056","regular":"117719","overtime":"43140","other":"19311","total":"180170"},"id":"HKWT","url":"https://www.50-a.org/officer/HKWT"}