John J. Madera

Badge #3912, Hispanic Male
Police Officer at 84th Precinct since March 2021, active
Service started January 2020, made $68,500 last year, Tax #969185

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Other
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Discourtesy: Action
Untruthful Statement: False official statement

Lawsuit settlements:
$156,500   Sherwood, Justin vs City of New York et al., 2022 EDNY EDNY 22CV07505
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Complaints

1 Complaint
4 Allegations
4 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)

Complaint #202201433, September 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: White Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: White Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: White Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Untruthful Statement: False official statement
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #202201433, September 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Other White Male, 30-34 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Discourtesy: Action White Male, 30-34 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name White Male, 30-34 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Untruthful Statement: False official statement Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

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

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Lawsuits

Sherwood, Justin vs City of New York et al.
Case # 22CV07505, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 16, 2022, ended September 28, 2023
$156,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 13, 2021, the Plaintiff received a phone call from PO Reis after filing complaints regarding illegally parked vehicles near the 84th Precinct. On August 26, 2021, the Plaintiff made additional complaints. Soon after, Det. Sturman called the Plaintiff, and an argument occurred between the two parties ending with Det. Sturman telling the Plaintiff "Stop calling, dickhead!" On September 10, 2021, the Plaintiff noticed several illegally parked vehicles again, and submitted photographs/separate complaints to NYPD. PO Madera pretended to be a NYC 311 operator (the service that receives the initial complaints) and told the Plaintiff he might be banned from submitting additional complaints going forward. On...