Mark G. Xylas

Mark G. Xylas

Mark G. Xylas
Badge #1685, White Male, 37
Sergeant at Gun Violence Suppression Division Zone 01 since July 2021, active
Service started January 2009, made $185,000 last year, Tax #948160

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged (2)
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property


Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-26981
Closed: 12/30/2022

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Lawsuit settlements:
$20,000   Lane, Jayquan vs P.O. Xylas, Mark, et al., 2018 KCSC KCSC 514281/2017
$80,000   Thomas, Marie vs Police Officer Romando Julien, Shield No. 08171 et al., 2017 KCSC KCSC 518702/2017
$47,000   Braxton, Frontis vs City of New York, et al., 2016 EDNY EDNY 16CV05164
$17,000   Fulmore, Earlene as Mng Obo S., C. vs City of New York, et al., 2016 EDNY EDNY 16CV00904
$15,000   Whitney, Rufus vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV05176
$27,000   Clark, Stanley vs Ettienne, Vaughn, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV04961
$6,000   Connor, Edgar vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV02590
$12,501   Baines, Ramsey vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV01472
$30,000   Julien, Ebonique vs City of New York, et al., 2014 SDNY SDNY 14CV09942
$10,000   Rouse, Derrick, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV05984
$115,000   Faine et al v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 11CV03299
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Complaints

14 Complaints
33 Allegations
6 Substantiated
6 Substantiated (Charges)
8 Complainant Uncooperative
12 Exonerated
4 Unfounded
3 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202105563, May 2021
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
Complainant: Age 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Age 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Age 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202006318, September 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202002355, March 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201906066, June 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Male, 65-69
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial, March 2024
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201710412, December 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #201710677, May 2015
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201503232, October 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201407556, July 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Complainant: Black Female, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial, June 2017
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201506325, July 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201404369, May 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201306539, July 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #201306254, June 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201114446, October 2011
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 55
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Female
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 55
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201009168, July 2010
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202105563, May 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nonlethal restraining device Age 30-34 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Age 30-34 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Age 30-34 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #202006318, September 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 30-34 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 30-34 Exonerated
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Complaint #202002355, March 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 30 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 30 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 30 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 30 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201906066, June 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Substantiated (Charges)
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 21-24 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Male, 21-24 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Male, 65-69 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial, March 2024
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201710412, December 2017
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #201710677, May 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 25 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201503232, October 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 23 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Other Black Male, 23 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201407556, July 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Black Female, 36 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial, June 2017
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201506325, July 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 21 Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #201404369, May 2014
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201306539, July 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 20 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #201306254, June 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 19 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 19 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 19 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201114446, October 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Hispanic Male, 55 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Female Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Hispanic Male, 55 Unfounded
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Complaint #201009168, July 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male 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.
'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.

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Discipline

Case: 2022-26981
Closed: 12/30/2022
Case Details:
  1. Failed to prepare required reports.
Recommendation: No disciplinary action


Lawsuits

Named in 14 known lawsuits, $379,501 total settlements.

Lane, Jayquan vs P.O. Xylas, Mark, et al.
Case # 514281/2017, Supreme Court - Kings, March 8, 2018, ended November 30, 2020
$20,000 Settlement

Thomas, Marie vs Police Officer Romando Julien, Shield No. 08171 et al.
Case # 518702/2017, Supreme Court - Kings, November 13, 2017, ended January 27, 2020
$80,000 Settlement

Mcmanus, Harvey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 501655/2017, Supreme Court - Kings, February 2, 2017

Braxton, Frontis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV05164, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 4, 2016, ended January 26, 2018
$47,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: As Plaintiff was exiting a liquor store, Plainclothes officers stopped him, handcuffed him, put in a police car, and came back 20 minutes later to say they found a gun in a bag they believe belonged to the Plaintiff. Plaintiff was brought to a precinct, shoved and injured by and officer, and charged with Possession of a Weapon. Plaintiff testified before a Grand Jury who returned a No True Bill.

Fulmore, Earlene as Mng Obo S., C. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00904, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 14, 2016, ended April 6, 2017
$17,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: As Plaintiff was entering a grocery store, an officer grabbed him by the neck, pushed him into a food display, assaulted him, arrested him, and took him to the 81st precinct where he was charged with disorderly conduct. Charge was later dismissed.

Whitney, Rufus vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05176, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 10, 2015, ended April 21, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On two occasions, Defendant Officers broke down the door to Plaintiff's apartment, searched, ransacked and damaged it. The Officers threatened Plaintiff with drug charges and although they found no contraband, took him to the 81st Precinct, and alleged that they found crack cocaine and marijuana in his possession. All charges were dismissed against Plaintiff.

Clark, Stanley vs Ettienne, Vaughn, et al.
Case # 15CV04961, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 27, 2015, ended April 11, 2016
$27,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff opened his apartment door and defendant officers grabbed him, punched him in the face, threw him to the ground, and assaulted him. Plaintiff was handcuffed, searched, and taken to central booking where he was prosecuted for Assault in the 2nd Degree. Plaintiff eventually accepted an ACD.

Connor, Edgar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02590, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 13, 2015, ended January 25, 2017
$6,000 Settlement
Complaint, Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff while he was legally parked on the street, arrested him, took him to the 81st Precinct, and gave him a summons for Dis Con and a citation for parking in a no-standing zone. All charges later dismissed.

Baines, Ramsey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01472, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 23, 2015, ended February 3, 2016
$12,501 Settlement
Complaint, Second Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff stopped to say hello to a friend when two undercover police officers jumped out of their car, grabbed the friend, and put him in handcuffs. Plaintiff tried to record with his phone and once he was walking away was grabbed by an officer, assaulted, and arrested. Plaintiff was strip searched and called a monkey. False charges were levied against him which were ACD'd

Berry, Chris vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 000034/2015, Supreme Court - Kings, January 12, 2015

Julien, Ebonique vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09942, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 17, 2014, ended December 17, 2015
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint, First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officers claimed Plaintiff stole a moped even though clear evidence and the victim said otherwise. Plaintiff charged with Grand Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, later dismissed.

Rouse, Derrick, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05984, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 1, 2013, ended August 5, 2014
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint, Amended Complaint
Description: On June 30, 2013, Derrick Rouse and Dominick Scott ("plaintiffs") were sitting in a legally parked car at the intersection of Pulaski and Stuyvesant Streets in Brooklyn, New York, when they were approached and questioned by NYPD Officers Francisco Delossantos, Mark Xylas, and Ryan Galvin, as well as other unnamed officers. The plaintiffs claim they were forcibly removed from the car, unlawfully searched, and arrested without probable cause. At the precinct, it is alleged that the officers falsely claimed to the Kings County District Attorney's Office that the plaintiffs were observed consuming alcohol publicly and resisting arrest. After about 24 hours in Brooklyn Central Booking, plaintiffs were released. They...

Faine et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV03299, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$115,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint

Greene et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 15CV06436, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers forcibly entered the Plaintiffs home, shoved, handcuffed, and assaulted Plaintiffs. Defendant Officers tased one Plaintiff who then suffered a heart attack and had to be taken to a hospital where he was shackled to the bed. Charges were filed against Plaintiffs which were all later dismissed.

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter references additional CCRB complaint #202003614