Complaint #202304190,
April 7, 2023

Officer: Baker, Devin
Complainant: Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Baker, Devin
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Vanbrakle, Miguel
Complainant: Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Vanbrakle, Miguel
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Baker, Devin
Complainant: Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Baker, Devin
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Ruiz, Ramiro
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Aristide, Samuel
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Baker, Devin
Complainant: Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Vanbrakle, Miguel
Complainant: Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Ruiz, Ramiro
Complainant: Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Baker, Devin Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Within NYPD Guidelines
Baker, Devin Black Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Vanbrakle, Miguel Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Within NYPD Guidelines
Vanbrakle, Miguel Black Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Baker, Devin Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Baker, Devin Black Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Ruiz, Ramiro Black Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Aristide, Samuel Black Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Question Within NYPD Guidelines
Baker, Devin Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Vanbrakle, Miguel Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Ruiz, Ramiro Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalties

Ruiz, Ramiro
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty

Baker, Devin
Pending
APU - Decision Pending

Vanbrakle, Miguel
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty

Details

Incident: April 7, 2023
Received: May 12, 2023
Closed: August 19, 2024
Last Updated: September 26, 2024

Reason for contact: Report-gun possession/shots fired
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 105th Precinct Queens
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Taylar Schubart
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected