Sergio R. Castillo

Badge #3818, Hispanic Male
Police Officer at 75th Precinct since January 2019, active
Service started October 2017, made $97,000 last year, Tax #964429

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card (3)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk (2)
Abuse of Authority: Question (3)
Discourtesy: Word

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-26933
Closed: 1/25/2023

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Complaints

8 Complaints
27 Allegations
9 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
8 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Closed - Pending Litigation
9 Exonerated
2 Miscellaneous
5 Unsubstantiated
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202208794, December 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202104659, July 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202103831, June 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #202102042, March 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #202100278, January 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202007347, November 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202004159, June 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201906237, July 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Female, 65-69
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: White Female, 65-69
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous
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Complaint #202208794, December 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 40-44 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202104659, July 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Male, 35-39 Closed - Pending Litigation
additional details
Complaint #202103831, June 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 18-20 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 18-20 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 18-20 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 18-20 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 18-20 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 18-20 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Question Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Question Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #202102042, March 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 21-24 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 21-24 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #202100278, January 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Male Exonerated
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Complaint #202007347, November 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 30-34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 30-34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 30-34 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 30-34 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202004159, June 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 30-34 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201906237, July 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Female, 65-69 Miscellaneous
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises White Female, 65-69 Miscellaneous
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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.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2022-26933
Closed: 1/25/2023
Case Details:
  1. Violated patrol rules.
Penalty: Training
Recommendation: Training


Lawsuits

Smith, Dennis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506705/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, March 8, 2022
Complaint
Description: On July 11, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the sidewalk when Defendant NYPD officers, including Matthew McCurry, Michael Ardolino, Michael LaGattolla, Nicholas Conway, Sergio Castillo, Christian Calvagna, Joshua Navarro, and Michael Hansson unlawfully approached and stopped Plaintiff to question him about an argument he had with his wife several hours before. Defendants then seized and searched Plaintiff, despite lack of reasonable suspicion or probable cause. Plaintiff was accused him of a criminal act and was placed in overly-tight handcuffs, causing injury. While Plaintiff was in custody, Defendants went to the residence of Plaintiff's wife and lied to gain access and search the property. Defendants...

Other Documents

Employment History Summary
DA Disclosure Letter
Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter