{"active":false,"first_name":"Leandro","last_name":"Castro","race":"Hispanic","gender":"Male","rank":"DT2","command":{"command":"DB CEIS","assignment_date":"2021-01-16","id":"94"},"shield_no":2345,"ended_date":"2022-07-06","taxid":"938195","complaint_ids":[201403177,201103500,201102326,200615226,200605410],"command_history":[{"command":"032 PCT","id":"32pct"},{"command":"NARCBMN","id":"250"}],"appt_date":"2005-07-11","age":46,"middle_initial":"M","shield_no_history":[26179],"lawsuits":[{"name":"Rivera, Angel vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2019-09-17","disposition_date":"2020-11-09","payout_amount":32501,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"19CV06391","court":"U.S. District Court - Southern District NY","officer_name":"Castro, Leandro","summary":"On April 11, 2018, early in the morning around 4:00a.m., Plaintiff and his family were sleeping in their home at 3182 Rochambeau Ave., #4L, Bronx, NY. Between twenty and thirty plainclothes NYPD members surprised Plaintiff by ringing his doorbell  and entered his home. One man had markings which indicated he could have been working for or with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. Plaintiff was place into handcuffs immediately upon officers entering his apartment. One individual pointed a gun at Plaintiff while other officers began asking for the location of drugs. Plaintiff was taken out to the hallway of his building in only his underwear for around 20 minutes while the members of the NYPD searched and ransacked his home. He was then being back into his apartment. Plaintiff was illegally strip searched and had his genitals exposed. \n\nThe NYPD found no evidence of drugs in Plaintiff's apartment, and he was never informed of his Miranda rights. Eventually, he was permitted to put on clothes and was taken to an NYPD precinct, and per Plaintiff's request brought his asthma pump. During the ride to the precinct, an NYPD officer said, in effect, that the Plaintiff should start praying because he was \"fucked.\" During this time he was refused his request for his Asthma pump. While at Precinct, Plaintiff repeatedly asked for his asthma pump and was denied. Plaintiff was also denied access to a bathroom for some time. After around twenty four hours Plaintiff was released without charges and without seeing a judge. Plaintiff had to walk home to the Bronx since he had no phone or wallet. When the amended complaint was filed plaintiff's phone had still yet to be returned. The warrant which authorized the search of Plaintiff's home and a person in that home named Angelo Rivera—the plaintiff's name is Angelo. Plaintiff later received a letter that there had been 11 eavesdropping warrants had been issued since June 1, 2017. Plaintiff was never given explanation or justification for any of the actions—including and especially violent ones— members of the NYPD took thought the entire course of events.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.518961/gov.uscourts.nysd.518961.47.0.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/15900082/rivera-v-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Guillen, Nefertiti vs City of New York","start_date":"2018-05-15","disposition_date":"2019-12-17","payout_amount":40000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"152642/2018","court":"Supreme Court - New York","officer_name":"Castro, Leandro","summary":"On January 4, 2017, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Plaintiff was lawfully present near 123 Vermilyea Avenue in New York City.\n\nNYPD officers, including Detectives Leandro Castro, Raymond Abreu, and others JOHN DOE, JOHN ROE, approached Plaintiff, and based on fraud, perjury and misrepresentations, and summarily stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained him in an aggressive and excessive manner. Plaintiff was tightly handcuffed and subjected to a strip search.\n\nPlaintiff was held in custody for over 24 hours, forced to attend multiple court appearances, and endured a prolonged legal process. All charges against Plaintiff were terminated favorably.\n\nPlaintiff was caused to sustain serious, severe, painful and permanent bodily injuries so that he was rendered sick, sore, lame and disabled and so remains and was and will be compelled to seek medical aid and attention and incur expenses for same in an endeavor to cure himself of his said injuries and he was and will be prevented from attending his usual occupation and duties. Plaintiff allege that his stop and search were part of a broader pattern of racial profiling and discriminatory practices.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=zCs4iQh6tvE/07DcvQOUpg==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Salerno, Ostilio Anthony vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2018-02-21","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"","docket":"151147/2018","court":"Supreme Court - New York","officer_name":"Castro, Leandro","summary":"On February 3, 2016, in the vicinity of 5008 Broadway, plaintiff was stopped and searched by defendant NYPD Detectives Castro, Daliz and Jane Doe, absent an arrest warrant or probably cause, who summarily grabbed him and began to frisk him, finding one zip-lock bag of marijuana on after allegedly having purchased same from the marijuana, apparently from an undercover police operative .  Finding his car keys on his person, the Detectives pushed the electronic door opener which allowed them to ascertain the location of his car.  Plaintiff was released and walked to his car, which the defendants then illegally searched, allegedly finding 27 glassines of heroine and $453 in US currency.  Plaintiff was subjected to excessive force during the arrest, and after appearing approximately a dozen times in court, all charges were dismissed and his money and vehicle were returned to him.  The plaintiff asserts that at no time was the contraband that defendants allegedly obtained from plaintiff recorded or entered into the system.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=LuyZaOZnbR_PLUS_TFmzL_PLUS_KsBnw==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Florentino, Francisco vs Castro, Leandro, et al.","start_date":"2015-09-29","disposition_date":"2018-08-14","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"Administrative Closing","docket":"159929/2015","court":"Supreme Court - New York","officer_name":"Castro, Leandro","summary":"On or about July 8, 2014 Des. Leandro Castro acting on direction of Det. Anthony Galasso approached, searched, and arrested Plaintiff for allegedly selling drugs to an undercover detective, even though it was more likely he was arrested because he was a male Hispanic wearing a red shirt. POs, including Dets. Leandro Castro, Anthony Galasso , Edward Sinclair, Eugene Popovici, and Sgt. Dominick Disiervi, caused a malicious prosecution to be commenced against Plaintiff. Plaintiff could not afford bail and spent approximately 383 days in unlawful custody. Plaintiff was kept in highly unsanitary conditions with poor food and was assaulting, including stabbed, by fellow inmates during his time at Riker's. Plaintiff was compelled to return to court 36 times to defend against the false charges, each time requiring his day to start at 4:00 a.m., to be led and kept in handcuffs throughout the day shackled to fellow inmates, fed only once, and without access to a private bathroom. Plaintiff was acquitted on or about August 14, 2015. Plaintiff suffered great pain, suffering, mental anguish, fear, loss of liberty, and pecuniary and reputational damages as a result of this incident.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=P4sMwEMVjUMeiuMf9YTnNg==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Adames-Abreu, Elizabeth, et al. vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2015-04-06","disposition_date":"2016-05-20","payout_amount":17500,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"15CV01838","court":"U.S. District Court - Southern District NY","officer_name":"Castro, Leandro","summary":"On March 13, 2014, defendant officers had detained and arrested plaintiff and her elderly father inside of their home that they shared. Officers had made physical contact with the plaintiff as well as Julian Adames, the plaintiff's father, which caused them to sustain bodily injuries. Officers alleged that plaintiff unlawfully possessed and/or sold controlled substances on various dates prior to March 13, 2014 within her home. Defendant Castro falsely alleged he had searched plaintiff's bedroom and recovered crystals and powdered methylene, gelatin capsules, bags used to hold the methylene, and an electronic scale with residue. On May 22, 2014 the Grand Jury voted a no true bill and effectively dismissed the criminal proceeding against plaintiff.","documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4920541-Adames-Abreu-et-al-v-City-of-New-York-et-al","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13245994/adames-abreu-v-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Vernstrom, Kai, et al. vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2015-03-12","disposition_date":"2015-06-23","payout_amount":20000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"161537/2014","court":"Supreme Court - New York","officer_name":"Castro, Leandro","summary":"On or about August 31, 2013 Plaintiffs were sitting on the ground listening to music when Det. Leandro Castro and Det. Larry Maraj approached with a bag containing what POs described as a controlled substance. POs told Plaintiffs the bag belonged to them even though at no time was it in their possession and arrested them even though they never possessed any item of an illegal nature. Plaintiffs were transported to a precinct, searched with no contraband found, and held for several hours before their release. On November 26, 2013 the charges against Plaintiffs were dismissed. Plaintiffs have been unable to sleep, compelled to miss days from work, and sustained other damage to their persons as a result of this incident.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=lozl1mMuqE6sdFFV3Cmo0A==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Rodriguez, Joaquin vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2013-08-23","disposition_date":"2014-03-14","payout_amount":9500,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"13CV05785","court":"U.S. District Court - Southern District NY","officer_name":"Castro, Leandro","summary":"On June 14, 2012 Plaintiff was walking in front of 597 academy Street in New York. Defendants Castro and Carrasquillo approached Plaintiff and searched him without probable cause. Despite finding any evidence, Plaintiff was arrested and placed in tight handcuffs. Plaintiff waited for an hour handcuffed outside without being told the reason and was then taken to the 34th Precinct where he was held for several more hours. Plaintiff was then charged with possession of marijuana due to the false complaint of Defendants Castro and Carrasquillo.  Factual allegations by Defendant were materially false. \n\nPlaintiff was deprived of his liberty, suffered a loss of quality and/or enjoyment of life, economic injury, physical injury, psychological injury and emotional distress, great humiliation, costs and expenses, and was otherwise damaged and injured.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.416371/gov.uscourts.nysd.416371.1.0.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13054998/rodriguez-v-the-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Wright, Thomas vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2013-06-04","disposition_date":"2014-12-17","payout_amount":15000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"152774/2013","court":"Supreme Court - New York","officer_name":"Castro, Leandro","summary":"On March 3, 2011, plaintiff exited his apartment building at 149 W. 142st St, NY, NY, to get change for a $20 bill at a bodega down the street. Plaintiff saw his friend on his way to the bodega and asked the friend if he had change for the $20. The friend handed change to Plaintiff in exchange for the bill. As plaintiff walked back to his apartment building, three defendants jumped out of an unmarked vehicle and approached Plaintiff. Defendant Maldonado approached Plaintiff, ordered him up against a wall and his hands behind his back. Plaintiff answered he did not have any weapons on him, and complied with Maldonado's orders. Maldonado patted Plaintiff over his clothing, touching all areas of his body, then asked Plaintiff what he had in his pocket. Plaintiff said the only thing he had was money, and showed the bills to Maldonado. Maldonado became angry, pushed plaintiff against the wall, reached her hand inside of Plaintiff's pocket, but did not find anything inside of his pocket. Maldonado used profanity towards Plaintiff, causing plaintiff to fear for his safety. Plaintiff asked Maldonado why she stopped him, but Maldonado refused to explain why she stopped him and searched his pocket. Maldonado ordered Plaintiff to provide her with ID. Plaintiff handed Maldonado his driver's license. Defendant Officers detained Plaintiff for thirty minutes, while Maldonado questioned Plaintiff. Defendants walked to their car and drove away, without issuing Plaintiff a summons. Some Defendants observed Maldonado violate plaintiff's constitutional rights, but made no attempt to stop the violations. Plaintiff filed a complaint with the CCRB against Maldonado, Williams, and Castro. On April 20, 2012, the CCRB substantiated charges against Maldonado, finding she abused her authority when she pushed plaintiff and searched plaintiff.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=8dgMDbq0TXT4RmoSG5ITog==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Rodriguez, Julio vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2013-03-13","disposition_date":"2013-11-01","payout_amount":15500,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"13CV01276","court":"U.S. District Court - Southern District NY","officer_name":"Castro, Leandro","summary":"On June 14, 2012, 12 NYPD officers including Officers James South and Leandro Castro loudly approached Plaintiff with guns drawn. Plaintiff was arrested without probable cause. Officer South falsely informed Officer Castro that he observed Plaintiff participate in a drug sale. Officer Castro knew the information was false but still certified a criminal complaint containing that information.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.408322/gov.uscourts.nysd.408322.1.0.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13053904/rodriguez-v-the-city-of-new-york/"},{"officer_name":"Castro, Leandro","disposition":"Settlement","start_date":"2012-11-07","disposition_date":"2013-04-12","court":"Supreme Court - New York","docket":"157461/2012","name":"Tull, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.","payout_amount":22000}],"documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24441170-bronx-notified-officers-list-edited_redacted-redacted_redacted","type":"credibility-finding"}],"id":"L3YZ","url":"https://www.50-a.org/officer/L3YZ"}