Complaint #202405659,
May 24, 2024

Officer: Teran, David
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18-20
Allegation: Force: Vehicle
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Teran, David
Complainant: Male, 15-17
Allegation: Force: Vehicle
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Teran, David Hispanic Male, 18-20 Force: Vehicle Substantiated (Charges)
Teran, David Male, 15-17 Force: Vehicle Substantiated (Charges)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Teran, David
Closed: Department adjudication in process, September 24, 2025
APU Closed: Department adjudication in process

Summary

At approximately 7:15 p.m. on May 24, 2024, [redacted] and [redacted] were riding a motorcycle along the sidewalk next to Highland Boulevard, between Jamaica Avenue and Vermont Place, in Brooklyn. Police Officer David Teran, Police Officer Zachary Cachia and PO Ahmed Dar of the 75th Precinct were patrolling on Highland Boulevard in the opposite direction in a marked SUV. PO Teran was driving the vehicle. PO Teran drove his vehicle onto the sidewalk, striking the motorcycle (Allegations A and B: Force – Vehicle, substantiated). Both [redacted] and [redacted] were thrown from the motorcycle and suffered fractures. They were both hospitalized for their injuries. They were also placed under arrest (Board Review #01). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: May 24, 2024
Received: June 7, 2024
Closed: August 26, 2025
Last Updated: September 26, 2025

Reason for contact: Traffic accident
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 75th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Zachary Cachia, Ahmed Dar
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected