{"active":false,"first_name":"Damon","last_name":"Martin","race":"Black","gender":"Male","rank":"SGT DS","command":{"command":"INT CIS","id":"10"},"shield_no":4173,"ended_date":"2020-06-01","taxid":"920558","complaint_ids":[201901320,201910652,201804938,201306448,201303555,201115036,201110610,201102895,201015139,201005890,201004377,201004238,200814508,200813752,200704673,200700438,200616696,200613930,200612091,200608989,200408063,200201496,200000859],"command_history":[{"command":"067 PCT","id":"67pct"},{"command":"073 PCT","id":"73pct"},{"command":"075 PCT","id":"75pct"}],"appt_date":"1997-12-08","age":52,"lawsuits":[{"name":"Alexander, Cassandra, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.","start_date":"2021-11-04","disposition_date":"2026-03-30","payout_amount":165000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"21CV05816","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","summary":"On February 5, 2019, the trespasser who the Plaintiffs knew entered into their residence. The Plaintiffs and the Trespasser called 911 on each other. On February 7, 2019, the trespasser went to the precinct to falsely report an unlawful eviction by the Plaintiffs and that the Plaintiffs had a gun and were selling marijuana. Without investigating, NYPD officers went to the Plaintiffs' home and demanded entry. One of the Plaintiffs told them to bring a search warrant and over the course of 15 minutes, told them multiple times they did not have consent to enter. The Plaintiff tried to close the door and tried to cease the voluntary conversation with the police. Defendant NYPD Officer Damon Martin became frustrated, put his boot in the door, and told the Plaintiff he was going to arrest her. The officers all went into the apartment, arrested the other Plaintiff, and began unlawfully canvassing and searching the residence. The Plaintiff repeated stated the entry was unlawful. Defendant NYPD Officer Manny Sharma went into the Plaintiff's bedroom at the back of the home, threw clothing from the bed, and found a small amount of marijuana. Although it was in a location and quantity insufficient to be illegal under state or federal law, the Defendants put the Plaintiff into overly tight handcuffs, which the Defendants refused to loosen. The Defendant NYPD Officers continued to search the apartment for an additional half hour. On February 8, 2019, Defendant Sharma applied for a search warrant of the Plaintiffs' residence before the court, with materially false statements regarding the nature of the entry and search that took place. These were shown to be lies through body worn camera footage. The Plaintiffs were in custody for 48 hours before being arraigned. One Plaintiffs' charges were dismissed November 7, 2019, and the other Plaintiffs' charges were dismissed November 19, 2019.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nyed.470920/gov.uscourts.nyed.470920.15.0.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/60655677/alexander-v-the-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Boatwright, Benjamin vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2019-09-04","disposition_date":"2024-09-12","payout_amount":35000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"517607/2019","court":"Supreme Court - Kings","officer_name":"Martin, Damon B.","summary":"On or about September 22, 2016, Defendant officers wrongfully entered Plaintiff's home at 2359 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn with guns drawn. Plaintiff was unlawfully searched, seized, and arrested without probable cause, and charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the Fifth Degree and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. Despite posing no threat, Defendant officers used excessive force during the arrest, resulting in injuries to Plaintiff. Plaintiff was incarcerated for approximately 24 hours. All charges against Plaintiff were dismissed and sealed on February 13, 2018.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=HJtgOWEQmth3hxrpzkrN2A==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Daly, Joel vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2018-02-22","disposition_date":"2019-01-08","payout_amount":50000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"18CV01050","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","officer_name":"Martin, Damon B.","summary":"Defendant Officers banged on the Plaintiff's door and forcibly entered the apartment with guns drawn and seized the Plaintiff and continued to search the apartment. The plaintiff was taken to the precinct and then brought to Central Booking and later to Rikers Island when he was released on 6/25/2015. Defendant Officer falsely informed the Kings District Attorney's Office that the Plaintiff was in possession of a weapon. Charges were later dismissed.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nyed.413356/gov.uscourts.nyed.413356.24.0.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6325243/daly-v-the-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"John, Seedoulph, et al. vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2017-04-12","disposition_date":"2019-02-28","payout_amount":87500,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"507130/2017","court":"Supreme Court - Kings","officer_name":"Martin, Damon B.","summary":"On June 28, 2016, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Seedoulph John, Anthony Paul, and Jamaul Peets were unlawfully arrested by NYPD Officers David Grieco, Robert Mayer, Sergeant Damon B. Martin, and other unnamed officers (John Doe 1-10) during the execution of a search warrant at a nearby location. The officers extended their search to the plaintiffs' garage at 644 Hinsdale Street in Brooklyn without a warrant or legal justification. During the search, the officers found a firearm legally registered to Seedoulph John's girlfriend and subsequently charged the plaintiffs with various firearm and marijuana-related offenses. Ruth John protested the search and was allegedly assaulted by the officers. The plaintiffs were detained and held at Rikers Island until their release on June 28, 2016. The charges against them were ultimately dismissed on August 3, 2016. The plaintiffs claim they suffered physical injuries, emotional distress, and public humiliation due to the officers' actions.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=PWtdvOkevnDFdMiD/oFF4Q==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Thomas, Joy as Adm of The Estate of Thomas, Jonathan vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2016-01-19","disposition_date":"2016-09-26","payout_amount":4000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"15CV07296","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","officer_name":"Martin, Damon B.","summary":"Plaintiff was walking down the street when Defendant officers ordered him to stop, pushed him against a wall, and handcuffed him. Plaintiff was searched, arrested, brought to the 75th precinct, and charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, which was dismissed by a Grand Jury.","documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4921425-Thomas-v-The-City-of-New-York-et-al","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6294475/thomas-v-the-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Thomas, Joy as Adx of Thomas, Jonathan vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2015-03-30","disposition_date":"2016-08-20","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"Zero Disposition","docket":"15CV01621","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","officer_name":"Martin, Damon B.","summary":"Plaintiff engaged in a conversation with a woman on the street and when he started walking away defendant officers approached him, searched him, and arrested him and the woman he was speaking to. Plaintiff was taken to the 75th Precinct, searched again, and charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, which was later dismissed by a Gran Jury.","documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4922668-Thomas-v-City-of-New-York-et-al","type":"complaint"},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4922669-Thomas-v-City-of-New-York-et-al"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4324246/thomas-v-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Allen, Unique, et al. vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2014-05-28","disposition_date":"2014-12-10","payout_amount":27500,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"14CV03204","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","officer_name":"Martin, Damon B.","summary":"On or about March 27, 2014, the two Plaintiffs were at one of the Plaintiff’s cousin’s house when several police officers rushed into the premises with guns drawn and flashlights, screaming and instructing everyone to freeze. Officers immediately grabbed one of the Plaintiffs, banged his head against a wall, and then threw him to the floor. One of the officers thereafter placed one of his feet on the head of Plaintiff, applying excessive and unnecessary pressure to his head with an intent to injure him. That Plaintiff was subsequently thrown on a bed, where he, including his private parts, were searched in full view of other officers. Meanwhile, the other Plaintiff was grabbed off the chair where he was sitting and thrown on the floor, where he remained until officers searched and handcuffed him. The Plaintiffs were taken to the precinct and Central Booking, where they were held for several hours, before they were released without any explanation as to why they had been arrested in the first place. \n\nOfficers forwarded false allegations about the arrest to the DA’s Office. Upon information and belief, Plaintiffs were released only after the DA’s Office declined to prosecute Plaintiffs based upon the lack of probable cause that existed for the arrest or prosecution of Plaintiffs. While at the precinct, one of the Plaintiffs repeatedly requested medical treatment, which he was denied. The following officers are named in the complaint: P.O. Todd Hansen, Sgt. Damon Martin, P.O. Robert Mayer, Sgt. Robert Martinez, P.O. Radoslaw Terepka, P.O. Anthony Donaldson, Det. Albert Gut, P.O. Charges Steiger, Det. Michael O'Brien, Det. Robert Schierenbeck, Sgt.Frank Ferrara, Det. Jorge Salazar, Det. Gary Grisolia, Det. Jeffrey Loughery, and Det. Clifford Allen.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nyed.356689/gov.uscourts.nyed.356689.9.0.pdf","type":"complaint"},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4920157-Allen-et-al-v-The-City-of-New-York-et-al"},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4920158-Allen-et-al-v-The-City-of-New-York-et-al"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4323394/allen-v-the-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Brown, Fitzgerald vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2013-09-24","disposition_date":"2014-12-23","payout_amount":20000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"13CV04946","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","officer_name":"Martin, Damon B.","summary":"Plaintiff observed an arrest taking place on the street and recorded the incident with his phone. An hour later, when plaintiff was outside of his home, the officers who were conducting the earlier arrest grabbed plaintiff, pushed him against a vehicle searched and arrested him.","documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4922430-Brown-v-City-of-New-York-et-al","type":"complaint"},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4922431-Brown-v-City-of-New-York-et-al"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4322835/brown-v-city-of-new-york/"},{"officer_name":"Martin, Damon B.","disposition":"Settlement","start_date":"2012-01-06","disposition_date":"2013-03-27","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","docket":"12CV00016","name":"Watt, Rodney vs City of New York, et al.","payout_amount":70000,"documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4928191-Watt-v-City-of-New-York-et-al"},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4928190-Watt-v-City-of-New-York-et-al"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/46111954/watt-v-the-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Caraballo et al v. City of New York et al","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","disposition":"Order/Judgment (Verdict)","documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4928188-Caraballo-et-al-v-City-of-New-York-et-al"}],"docket":"10CV01885","officer_name":"Damon Martin"},{"name":"Allen et al v. City of New York et al","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","disposition":"Settlement","documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4928186-Allen-et-al-v-City-of-New-York-et-al"},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4928187-Allen-et-al-v-City-of-New-York-et-al"}],"docket":"10CV03949","officer_name":"Damon Martin"},{"name":"Beaton v. City of New York et al","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","payout_amount":30000,"disposition":"Settlement","documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4919483-Beaton-v-City-of-New-York-et-al"},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4919484-Beaton-v-City-of-New-York-et-al"}],"docket":"12CV01303","officer_name":"Damon Martin"},{"name":"John et al v. City of New York et al","court":"Supreme Court - Kings","summary":"defendant officers were executing a search warrant at an adjacent premises and decided to extend their search to the garage of the subject premises.  Officers arrested plaintiffs before searching the garage and when one Plaintiff asked to see a warrant, officers assaulted him and searched the garage, recovering a lawfully registered firearm. Plaintiffs were brought to the 75th precinct and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third & Fourth Degree; Criminal Possession of a Firearm; Possession of a Pistol Ammunition; and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Charges against all Plaintiffs were later dismissed.","documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4927956-John-et-al-v-City-of-New-York-et-al"}],"docket":"512303/2017","officer_name":"Damon Martin"}],"discipline":[{"case_no":"86288/10","disposition_date":"2012-07-10","penalty":"Forfeiture of fifteen (15) vacation days","opened_date":"2010-03-31","charges":[{"desc":"Wrongfully authorized a subordinate to issue a summons to an individual known to the Department without sufficient legal basis","disposition":"Guilty"},{"desc":"Failed to follow proper strip-search procedures and did not notify the desk officer that said strip-search was being conducted","disposition":"Guilty"},{"desc":"Failed to make activity log entries","disposition":"Guilty"},{"desc":"Wrongfully transported an individual known to the Department to a precinct stationhouse without police necessity","disposition":"Guilty"}],"documents":[{"name":"Document","url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4419288-nypd-cases-466.html"}]}],"documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/22120289-920558_07102012_2012027pdf","date":"2012-07-10T00:00:00.000Z","type":"trial-decision"},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24441170-bronx-notified-officers-list-edited_redacted-redacted_redacted","type":"credibility-finding"},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21026274-martin-21b21b49d4291888301fa1e82c8fc554fbf148bd","type":"brady-giglio","lawsuits":["12CV00186"]},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21058543-martin-920558-06-29-21","type":"brady-giglio"},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21075305-giglio_martin","type":"brady-giglio"},{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24455793-8150_iab_fraser-960555-ia-18-22875_redacted"}],"image":"https://www.50-a.org/images/officer/U4ZP-damon-martin.jpg","id":"U4ZP","url":"https://www.50-a.org/officer/U4ZP"}