Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $2,000 total settlements.
Ewell, Elijah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV10290,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 9, 2021, ended May 11, 2022
$2,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 16, 2021, plaintiff Elijah Ewell was stopped, detained, and arrested at about 10:30 pm in the vicinity of Sound View Avenue and Watson Avenue in the Bronx by NYPD officers Daniel Ramos and Andrew Brown and NYPD Det. Sergt. Robert Vassallo. Plaintiff resided at the Sound View Housing Complex at Sound View Avenue, and booked a car service trip on the Excellent app. After being picked up by his driver, who was also Black, the car traveled one block up Watson avenue before being pulled over by Defendants Ramos, Brown, and Vassallo in an unmarked black car. Plaintiff overheard the officers speaking to the driver about vehicle license plate and tail defects and noting that plaintiff was not wearing his se...
Vizcaino, Billy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 816116/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 30, 2021
Acevedo, Justin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 807878/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 9, 2021