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.
'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.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $100,000 total settlements.
Wilcox, Keith, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 804896/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 30, 2022, ended November 10, 2022
$100,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 17, 2021, Officers Lopez, Santomero, and unknown officers Doe and Roe approached, stopped, searched, assaulted, and detained Plaintiff Keith Wilcox with no legal justification. They subjected Mr. Wilcox to a strip search, arraigned him, and falsely and malicious subjected him to prosecution despite that he had committed no crime. He was incarcerated for over 24 hours and was required to make numerous court appearances over an extended period of time until all charges against him were terminated favorably.
Hazel, Darren vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033242/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 18, 2019