Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Joseph J. Vigiano
Badge #19363,
White Male
Service
started July 2016,
made $110,000 last year,
Tax #962152
Lawsuit settlements:
$17,500 Amoamah, Michael vs City of New York, et al., 2018 KCSC KCSC 507506/2018
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$17,500 Amoamah, Michael vs City of New York, et al., 2018 KCSC KCSC 507506/2018
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Complaints
4
Complaints
10
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
3
Complainant Uncooperative
5
Exonerated
1
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202307770,
August 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises |
| Complainant: | Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #202100385,
January 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 10-14 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 10-14 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A |
Complaint #202006932,
September 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #202001499,
February 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Action |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202307770, August 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Male, 55-59 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises | Male, 55-59 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | Black Male, 55-59 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202100385, January 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 10-14 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Black Male, 10-14 | Exonerated |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202006932, September 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Hispanic Female, 21-24 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202001499, February 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 21-24 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Male, 21-24 | Exonerated |
| Discourtesy: Action | Black Male, 21-24 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 21-24 | Exonerated |
| 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.
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2022-26490
Closed: 7/15/2022
Case Details:
- Wrongfully stopped an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Lawsuits
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $17,500 total settlements.Davis, Daquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 529311/2023, Supreme Court - Kings, October 11, 2023
Weathers, Dayon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 521011/2023, Supreme Court - Kings, July 27, 2023
M., D., By His Fng, Mills, Devon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV05338, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 13, 2022
Complaint
Description: On January 16, 2021, D.M. (a 13-year-old) was walking at or near an intersection when Officers Matthew McCurry and Joseph Vigiano pulled alongside D.M. in an unmarked police car and stopped their vehicle. Officer McCurry exited the car and tried to grab D.M. without explanation. At the time, Officers McCurry and Vigiano were in plainclothes and did not identify themselves as police officers. D.M. ran across the street, stopped, and put his hands up. Officer McCurry chased D.M. while Officer Vigiano drove the car across the street. Officer McCurry then, without instructions or explanation, picked up D.M. from behind, slammed him onto the hood of the car, and pressed on his back before searching him. D.M. c...
Jones, Albert, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 508883/2021, Supreme Court - Kings, May 11, 2021
Amoamah, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 507506/2018, Supreme Court - Kings, August 7, 2018, ended March 2, 2020
$17,500 Settlement
Other Documents
Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter
references
additional CCRB complaint
#201910736