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 5 known lawsuits, $25,000 total settlements.
Dejesus, Carlos vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 805888/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 14, 2023
Gadsden, Sean vs P.O. Lizardo, Jose, et al.
Case # 034166/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 4, 2019
Duncan, Jamel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV07381,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 4, 2018, ended September 25, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: During the first incident, Plaintiff was approached by Defendant Officers who then arrested and searched him and took $65 from him. Plaintiff was then taken to the Precinct where he was searched and placed in a cell. Plaintiff was charged with unspecified charges which were later dismissed. The second incident occurred when the Plaintiff was sitting in his vehicle and was approached by Defendant Officers who asked him to exit his vehicle and then arrested him. Plaintiff was placed in Police vehicle and taken to the local precinct. Plaintiff was charged with unspecified charges which were later dismissed.
Beckford, Clemente, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02261,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 12, 2016, ended May 1, 2017
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were present in front of their home when defendant officers approached, handcuffed, and searched one of the Plaintiff 1. Plaintiffs 2 and 3 asked why he was being arrested and started recording the incident so defendant officers arrested them as well. Plaintiff 3 was released without charges, Plaintiff 2 was charged with OGA, and Plaintiff 1 was charged with Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree. All charges were dismissed.
Gonzalez, Marcos vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020582/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 3, 2015, ended November 10, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Summons/Complaint