Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Discourtesy: Word (3)
Offensive Language: Other
Force: Physical force
Discourtesy: Word (3)
Offensive Language: Other
Matthew Melendez
Badge #18332,
Hispanic Male
Police Officer
at
77th Precinct
since January 2016
Service
started July 2013,
made $125,000 last year,
active
Lawsuit settlements:
$18,000 Smith, Tyrell vs City of New York, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 17CV05655
$14,000 Rollins, Tito vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV03154
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$18,000 Smith, Tyrell vs City of New York, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 17CV05655
$14,000 Rollins, Tito vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV03154
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Complaints
15
Allegations
5
Substantiated
5
Complaints
1
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
3
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1
Complaint Withdrawn
3
Exonerated
4
Unfounded
1
Unsubstantiated
January 2021 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU - Decision Pending |
May 2020 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Force: Gun pointed |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Other |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU - Decision Pending |
April 2020 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
February 2020 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
September 2017 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Female |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| January 2021 Complaint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Discourtesy: Word | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) | |
| Force: Physical force | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) | |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU - Decision Pending | |
| additional details | ||
| May 2020 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Exonerated | |
| Discourtesy: Word | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) | |
| Discourtesy: Word | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) | |
| Force: Gun pointed | Unsubstantiated | |
| Offensive Language: Other | Substantiated (Charges) | |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU - Decision Pending | |
| additional details | ||
| April 2020 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment | Unfounded | |
| Discourtesy: Word | Unfounded | |
| additional details | ||
| February 2020 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Exonerated | |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Unfounded | |
| Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property | Unfounded | |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Exonerated | |
| additional details | ||
| September 2017 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Female | Complaint Withdrawn |
| Discourtesy: Word | Alleged Victim Uncooperative | |
| 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.
'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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $32,000 total settlements.Smith, Tyrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05655, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 14, 2018, ended May 14, 2018
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arguing with a young woman when an officer grabbed him. Plaintiff was then attacked by several officers and slammed onto the ground. Plaintiff was denied medical assistance and transported to a police precinct. All charges against the Plaintiff were ACD
Fluellen, Lawrence vs Joal Restaurant Corp., et al.
Case # 024438/2015E, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 11, 2015
Rollins, Tito vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03154, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 18, 2015, ended June 1, 2016
$14,000 Settlement