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.
'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, $80,000 total settlements.
Dalzell, Angela vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV04665,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 13, 2020, ended March 1, 2023
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 30, 2017, Plaintiff Angela Dalzell witnessed her neighbor's son having an argument, and called the police. The neighbor's son then ran into Plaintiff's apartment, and the pursuing Defendant Officers then forced their way into Plaintiff's apartment. Upon entering Plaintiff's home, Defendant Officers attacked Plaintiff and forcefully pushing her into a wall fracturing one of her ribs. Defendant Officers wrongfully arrested Plaintiff and falsely told the DAO that they had observed Plaintiff committing various crimes. All charges against Plaintiff were eventually dismissed.
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 ...