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.
'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.
'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.
Case: 2019-21559
Closed: 11/22/2023
Case Details:
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Failed to provide a business card to an individual
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Improper entry of a premises
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Improper search of a premises
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (10 days)
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications
Case: 86601/10
Opened: 7/6/2010
Closed: 3/26/2012
Case Details:
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Guilty:
Wrongfully engaged in a physical and verbal altercation with another Member of Service
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Guilty:
Having become aware of an allegation of serious misconduct, failed to notify the Internal Affairs Bureau
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Guilty:
Wrongfully interfered with an official Department investigation
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Not Guilty:
Wrongfully made misleading statements during an official Department interview
Penalty: Forfeiture of twenty (20) vacation days
Case: 2010-2814
Closed: 9/21/2010
Case Details:
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Pleaded Guilty:
While on-duty, officer was involved in an on-duty verbal and physical altercation with another member of the service.
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Pleaded Guilty:
While on-duty, upon observing, having become aware of, or upon receiving an allegation of corruption or serious misconduct involving a Member of Service, did fail and neglect to notify the Internal Affairs Bureau, as required.
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Pleaded Guilty:
While on-duty, did wrongfully and without just cause prevent or interfere with an official Department investigation.
Penalty: Vacation days (20 days)
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $65,000 total settlements.
Mulzac, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00930,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 25, 2015, ended November 5, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 29, 2014, at 7:00 PM, plaintiff was arrested by defendant police officer Harris in front of his commercial property, 203 Ralph Ave. in Brooklyn. Prior to the arrest, plaintiff and defendant Mealey had been in dispute regarding the defendant's non-payment of rent. After defendant Mealey had removed and replaced the locks on the ground floor space - without the plaintiff's, as landlord, consent - the plaintiff removed the locks and replaced them with new ones. In response to plaintiff's actions, defendant Mealey called the 81st Precinct and demanded that the plaintiff be arrested, alleging trespass and illegal eviction. Thereafter, the plaintiff put up signs on the side of the building informing the...
Brown, Keith vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06378,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 31, 2014, ended January 28, 2015
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 22, 2014, Plaintiff called 911 because his girlfriend’s brothers were threatening him. When officers arrived, including Defendant Officers Emily Harris and Lutchmann, they tackled, kicked and punched Plaintiff. Defendants maced Plaintiff twice and caused serious physical and emotional injuries. All unspecified criminal charges were falsely filed and eventually dismissed at an unstated date.
Robinson, Isaiah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05834,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 27, 2014, ended August 19, 2015
$42,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 26, 2013 Plaintiff was stopped as he left a convenience store by Defendant NYPD officers Emily Harris and Thomas Passallo. Plaintiff was placed in handcuffs, searched, placed under arrest and transported to the 81st Precinct. Despite multiple requests for information during the initial stop and arrest, it was not until he was in the patrol car that officers stated he was being arrested for a domestic dispute. At the 81st Precinct, Defendant Officer Emily Harris grabbed Plaintiff’s arm. When Plaintiff objected, another plainclothes officer verbally and physically abused Plaintiff, throwing him violently to the floor while handcuffed. That office pressed his knee to Plaintiff’s neck, causing imm...