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.
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $247,500 total settlements.
Graham, Shamaree vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV10655,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 23, 2021, ended August 20, 2023
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Cunningham, Jedey, et al. vs City of New York
Case # 812396/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 14, 2021, ended December 5, 2023
$65,000 Settlement
Williams, Tyreke vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV00478,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 24, 2020, ended December 13, 2022
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 27, 2018 at approximately 4:40 pm, plaintiff Tyreek Williams was inside his room inside 42 West Fordham Road, Apartment 1, in the Bronx, when NYPD Sergeant Frank Aliffi and NYPD officers Jose Sanchez, Shawn Romero, and Brian Vanduzer illegally entered the room in response to a false claim by plaintiff's landlord Kieu Vo that someone was sleeping in her bed. Despite the lack of a warrant, no exigent circumstances, and plaintiff not having committed any crime, defendants ignored plaintiff's protests that he was a lawful resident of the apartment, and also disregarded his keys, photo ID, and documents containing his name. The NYPD officer defendants collectively handcuffed plaintiff too tightly, forcefully ...
Ortiz, Carlos vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 029973/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 28, 2019, ended July 23, 2020
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 8, 2018, Plaintiff Ortiz was detained and compelled to produce his identification by Police Officers Shawn Romero and Jose Deleon-Sanchez. The two officers later arrested Plaintiff Ortiz and held him for twenty-four hours for their claim that he possessed marijuana. Police Officer Shawn Romero signed a complaint containing false statements about Plaintiff Ortiz for the prosecution, stating that Plaintiff Ortiz was seen by Officer Romero holding a lit joint in public view. However, on May 17, 2019, the criminal charges against Ortiz were dismissed.
Perez, Harry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024451/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 18, 2018, ended September 7, 2018
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 8, 2017, plaintiff was near Webster Avenue when he was approached by three defendant P.O.s, including Romero. P.O.s proceeded to stop and batter plaintiff in an aggressive manner. Defendant P.O.s subjected plaintiff to a strip-search. After his arrest, plaintiff was arraigned and charged with several crimes, which were all terminated in his favour.