Christopher T. Yazzo

Badge #1965, Hispanic Male
Detective Grade 3 at 103rd Precinct Detective Squad since April 2017, active
Also served at 103rd Precinct
Service started January 2008, made $163,000 last year, Tax #946404

Lawsuit settlements:
$35,000   Sammuel, Jeff vs City of New York, et al., 2016 EDNY EDNY 16CV00514
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Complaints

2 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
4 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201603216, March 2016
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 51
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant: Black Male, 51
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 51
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201309924, October 2013
Allegation: Offensive Language: Gender
Complainant: Female, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201603216, March 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 51 Unsubstantiated
Force: Hit against inanimate object Black Male, 51 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Other Black Male, 51 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201309924, October 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Gender Female, 25 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Conclusion Meanings:

'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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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $35,000 total settlements.

Jones, Donnell vs Police Officer Yazzo, et al.
Case # 18CV03871, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 24, 2018, ended July 8, 2022
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was stopped by Defendant Officer Yazzo of the 103rd precinct and arrested. The plaintiff was assaulted during a transfer from the hospital to the 103rd precinct. Medical staff found contortions on the plaintiff's body. The charges against the plaintiff were not specified nor the dismissal of them.

Sammuel, Jeff vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00514, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 5, 2016, ended July 21, 2017
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint, Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officers grabbed Plaintiff as he was opening the door to his home, beat him unconscious, and brought him to the local precinct alleging he had used marijuana. Plaintiff was then taken to a hospital for his injuries and administered a drug test which came back negative. Plaintiff was brought to central booking and released without any charges.