Danielle M. Velez

Badge #1333, Hispanic Female
Sergeant at Property Clerk Division since November 2023, active
Also served at 120th Precinct, 73rd Precinct
Service started July 2006, Tax #941674
Other names: Danielle M. Donoghue

Complaints

3 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
3 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Exonerated

Complaint #201508667, October 2015
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
Complainant: Black Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201303874, May 2013
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200702375, February 2007
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Female, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201508667, October 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nonlethal restraining device Black Male, 18 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201303874, May 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 39 Exonerated
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Complaint #200702375, February 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 27 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Female, 27 Complainant Uncooperative
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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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Alcantara, Cirilo vs Donaghue, Danielle, et al.
Case # 15CV05584, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 18, 2016
Complaint
Description: Following plaintiff's sons call to 911, defendant officers arrived at plaintiff's driveway and punched and broke plaintiff's nose. Plaintiff was then brought to the 122nd precinct where he was thrown to the ground by defendant officers and stomped on, dislocating his shoulder. Plaintiff was brought to the 122nd Precinct and then the hospital.

Franks, Derek Raymond vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06254, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 3, 2013, ended March 31, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On November 8th, 2020, at 83 Thompson St. in Staten Island, while plaintiff Derek Raymond Franks was en route to transportation when he noticed his friend Noland Whistleon being wheeled in on a wheelchair. Out of concern for his friend, plaintiff went over to him. But while he was speaking to see if he could do anything, Officer Muirhead and Officer Woodhouse approached and asked Plaintiff to step back. But before he could comply with the instruction, Officer Muirhead and Officer Woodhouse became very aggressive and commended attacking Plaintiff. They punched and kicked him in his face and body, while he was held down by four officers and firemen who were at the scene. Plaintiff suffered facial lacerations, tw...

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter references additional lawsuit 150807/2014