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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $146,500 total settlements.
Demosthene, Jeffrey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV01358,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 24, 2018
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested and charged but Plaintiff did not commit any crime. Prior, Plaintiff had been approached and asked about his involvement of a murder of a young African American male, Najee Simmons on August 31, 2013. Plaintiff was never identified by any individual. Defendant Officers also searched the Plaintiff and placed him in tight handcuffs. The Plaintiff was then taken to the 105th Precinct and then Central Booking. Plaintiff was found not guilty of the charges.
Grenade, Dwayne vs P.O. Demeo, Nicholas, et al.
Case # 14CV03558,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 11, 2014, ended April 6, 2015
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 14, 2013, Plaintiff was in the vicinity of 220th Street, Queens, NY, when he was attacked without provocation by defendant officers Demeo, Delgado, Hoffman, and Lubrano, who repeatedly punched, slammed to the ground and kicked Plaintiff in the face and body, before arresting him. Plaintiff was transported to Queens Hospital Center for treatment of his injuries. Plaintiff was admitted and received treatment for three days for various injuries including cerebral hemorrhage. Plaintiff was charged with two Class "A" misdemeanors. On July 18, 2013, Plaintiff was arraigned and released. After numerous court appearances, the District Attorney moved the case be Adjourned in Contemplation of Dismissal, and the c...
Serrano, Peter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02183,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 28, 2014, ended August 12, 2015
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation,
Second Amended Complaint
Sanchez, Jose Reyes vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301633/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 15, 2013, ended May 20, 2015
$24,000 Settlement
Hill, Kevin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01145,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 4, 2013, ended September 4, 2013
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 4, 2011 Plaintiff Kevin Hill was at an apartment building on 428 E 157th St to visit his friend. Two officers, including Defendant Ezequiel Martinez, stopped Plaintiff as he exited the building to ask why he had been in the apartment building. Without any attempt to verify his explanation, the officers arrested Plaintiff and took him to the 40th Precinct, where he was strip searched and held for almost 48 hours in custody until he was released without charges. Defendant officers also asked a white man what he was doing in the building, when he said he lived there the officers let him go without verifying.
On March 8, 2011 Plaintiff Kevin Hill was at 320 East 156th St to visit another friend, when he w...