Charles R. Rivera

Charles R. Rivera

Charles R. Rivera
Badge #3221, Hispanic Male
Police Officer at 79th Precinct since May 2016, active
Service started January 2014, made $127,000 last year, Tax #956202

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2024-29703
Closed: 3/13/2024
Case: 2021-24066
Closed: 8/16/2022

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Lawsuit settlements:
$21,611   Castillo, Kristopher vs City of New York, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 18CV00374
$47,000   Rowe, Donovan, et al. vs Bomparola, Anthony, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 17CV00526
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Complaints

2 Complaints
3 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Exonerated
1 Unfounded

Complaint #201610278, December 2016
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201510106, October 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201610278, December 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 29 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 29 Unfounded
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Complaint #201510106, October 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 49 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2024-29703
Closed: 3/13/2024
Case Details:
  1. Failed to activate their body-worn camera.
  2. Failed to properly safeguard a deceased body.
  3. Made inaccurate statements during an official Department interview.
Penalty: Instructions
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications

Case: 2021-24066
Closed: 8/16/2022
Case Details:
  1. Pleaded Guilty: Wrongfully used physical force.
  2. Pleaded Guilty: Failed to activate their body-worn camera.
  3. Pleaded Guilty: Failed to make required entries in Department logs.
  4. Pleaded Guilty: Failed to prepare required reports.
Penalty: Vacation days (13 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $68,611 total settlements.

Castillo, Kristopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV00374, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 23, 2018, ended May 17, 2018
$21,611 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 31, 2016, Plaintiff was driving his vehicle in Kings County, New York. NYPD officers pulled Plaintiff’s vehicle over. The officers approached Plaintiff’s window. Plaintiff asked why he was pulled over. Officer Sanchez responded by punching Plaintiff with a close fist several times in the face and head, causing Plaintiff to lose consciousness. The officers placed Plaintiff in handcuffs and formally arrested him. Plaintiff was transported to a hospital for treatment of his injuries. Plaintiff was arraigned on charges resulting from claims he alleges were falsified. Plaintiff acceded to an ACD at arraignment and was released. All charges were dismissed.

Rowe, Donovan, et al. vs Bomparola, Anthony, et al.
Case # 17CV00526, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 1, 2017, ended July 6, 2017
$47,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff Mr. Benson was asked for identification by the defendants in the vestibule of the incident location at the incident time. Plaintiff complied when Plaintiff Mr. Rowe, a resident of the building, arrived at the scene to tell the defendants that Mr. Benson was visiting him. Plaintiff Rowe was ordered to stand against the wall, thrown to the floor and experienced having profanities and threats shouted at him, and was arrested by defendant Bomparola. Defendants proceeded to search the plaintiffs without permission and found nothing. Before plaintiff Rowe was put in the NYPD vehicle, he was choked by defendant Bomparola. Plaintiffs were taken to the 79th precinct after asking why there were arrested and not...