William J. Powell

Badge #7597, Black Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at 75th Precinct Detective Squad
Also served at 25th Precinct
Service started February 1994, ended August 2021, Tax #907091

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Force: Slap
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search


Complaints

4 Complaints
5 Allegations
3 Substantiated
3 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Exonerated

Complaint #200001123, February 2000
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 86
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant: Black Male, 86
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
additional details

Complaint #9904466, October 1998
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #9700340, October 1996
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #9604648, September 1996
Allegation: Force: Slap
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
additional details

Complaint #200001123, February 2000
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 86 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Black Male, 86 Substantiated (Charges)
additional details
Complaint #9904466, October 1998
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #9700340, October 1996
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Punch/Kick Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #9604648, September 1996
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Slap Substantiated (Charges)
additional details

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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2010-676
Document
Opened: 1/22/2010
Closed: 5/6/2010
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Accidentally discharged firearm.
  2. Guilty: Unfit for duty.
  3. Guilty: Unfit for duty while armed.
  4. Guilty: Failed to notify command regarding loss of shield.
  5. Guilty: Failed to carry shield while armed.
  6. Guilty: Failed to safeguard Department shield.
Penalty: Counseling, dismissal probation (12 months), ordered breath testing, pre-trial suspension days (30 days), vacation days (20 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Christian, Leon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 500283/2017, Supreme Court - Kings, January 13, 2017

Marshall, Charles vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04481, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 25, 2014, ended August 4, 2016
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 12, 2013 in Brooklyn, two police officers stopped plaintiff without consent, an arrest or search warrant, probable cause, or reasonable suspicion that plaintiff had committed a crime. The officers asked whether plaintiff would like to come into the precinct for questioning, to which plaintiff complied. NYPD officers grabbed plaintiff, placed him in excessively tight handcuffs, searched him and placed him in the back of an unmarked police vehicle. Plaintiff was taken to the 75th Precinct where he spent 45 minutes in a cell and then interrogated by Detective William Powell, who asked questions regarding a fight that took place on June 9, 2013. Plaintiff denied any involvement in the fight, and Det. Powell...

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter