Michael E. Odonnell

Badge #6811, White Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at 63rd Precinct Detective Squad
Also served at 63rd Precinct
Service started July 2001, ended July 2021, Tax #928887

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched


Lawsuit settlements:
$7,500   Haughton, Dexter vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV04764
$10,000   Constantino, Debra vs P.O. O'donnell, Michael, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV04175
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Complaints

2 Complaints
3 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201405853, June 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201206286, May 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Female, 48
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Dismissed by APU
APU Case Status: Closed: Dismissed by APU, June 2014
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #201405853, June 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 20 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #201206286, May 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Female, 48 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Dismissed by APU
APU Case Status: Closed: Dismissed by APU, June 2014
Penalty: No penalty
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.
'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: 2013-10311
Document
Opened: 11/6/2013
Closed: 6/17/2014
Case Details:
  1. Dismissed: While on-duty, entered an apartment without sufficient legal authority
Penalty: Motion to dismiss the charge was granted


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $17,500 total settlements.

Haughton, Dexter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04764, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 15, 2014, ended November 20, 2014
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 7, 2013, Plaintiff had parked his car across his house. NYPD Police Officers James Haviland, Michael O'Donnell, and Michael Reinecke unlawfully stopped, harassed, and interrogated him. They made unprofessional remarks and were verbally abusive. When Plaintiff tried to record the event, the Police Officers grabbed the phone and threw it on the trunk. They also lightly shoved him, causing his documents to be scattered. Plaintiff filed a complaint with the Civilian Complaint Review Board, but was not advised to speak to a lawyer, thereby missing the 90 day deadline for state torts.

Constantino, Debra vs P.O. O'donnell, Michael, et al.
Case # 13CV04175, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 24, 2013, ended April 2, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 2, 2012, plaintiff, a superintendent of the multiple dwelling in which she resided, on Avenue M, in Brooklyn, in the course of a dispute with a tenant of the building over rent arrears, the tenant menaced plaintiff with a knife. Plaintiff had the tenant arrested. After the tenant's arrest, he and his family vacated the premises. In moving the belongings out of the apartment, the tenant had the assistance of four males. On May 13, 2012, while she was out walking her dogs, plaintiff observed two males following her. Plaintiff observed the two males talking on walkie talkies. After walking her dogs, plaintiff returned to the premises and into her apartment. In her apartment, plaintiff changed some clothing ...

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter references additional CCRB complaint #201306407