Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Arrest
Discourtesy: Word
Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Arrest
Discourtesy: Word
Joseph A. Rodelli
Badge #24009,
White Male
Service
started January 2019,
made $71,300 last year,
Tax #967300
Lawsuit settlements:
$170,000 Roldan, Gabriel vs City of New York, et al., 2021 SDNY SDNY 21CV09560
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$170,000 Roldan, Gabriel vs City of New York, et al., 2021 SDNY SDNY 21CV09560
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Complaints
2
Complaints
4
Allegations
2
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Exonerated
1
Unfounded
Complaint #202103749,
May 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Arrest |
| Complainant: | Black, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| APU Case Status: | Pending |
| Penalty: | APU - Decision Pending |
Complaint #202004267,
June 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Complaint #202103749, May 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black, 21-24 | Exonerated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black, 21-24 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Arrest | Black, 21-24 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| APU Case Status: Pending | ||
| Penalty: APU - Decision Pending | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202004267, June 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 55-59 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $170,000 total settlements.Abbott, Trasonia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 23CV05152, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 21, 2023
Complaint
Description: On the night of May 13, 2021, Plaintiff and their two friends were headed home from a celebration in Manhattan when suddenly, and without justification, PO Joseph Rodelli and John Does rushed toward Plaintiff and slammed and tackled them to the ground. While on the ground, Plaintiff was arrested by PO Rodelli. During the arrest, an officer was on Plaintiff’s back while other officers surrounded Plaintiff. Plaintiff was falsely accused of either banging on cars or resisting arrest. On May 14, Plaintiff was released with a desk appearance ticket. On July 9, 2021, Plaintiff appeared in New York County Criminal Court where they were arraigned and charged with obstructing governmental administration in the second de...
Abbott, Trasonia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 156664/2022, Supreme Court - New York, August 11, 2022
Roldan, Gabriel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV09560, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 8, 2021, ended July 25, 2023
$170,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 23, 2020, plaintiff Gabriel Roldan was lawfully walking on the sidewalk when Officer James Weik told him that they were going to arrest him. Defendants, including Officer James Weik, Officer Joseph Rodelli, and Lieutenant Joseph Algerio, took plaintiff to the ground and held him face down. Even though he was pinned down by three officers, Officer Rodelli began punching plaintiff on the side and back of his body. Officer Weik then tased plaintiff, while he was held face down on the ground, at least three times. As this occurred Lieutenant Algerio stood by and watched, and his body camera had a clear view of Officer Weik tasing plaintff.