John P. Hewitt

Badge #676, White Male
Former Police Officer at 105th Precinct
Also served at 34th Precinct
Service started July 2006, ended August 2021, Tax #941901

Lawsuit settlements:
$140,000   Gregoire, Nicholson vs City of New York, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 17CV01834
$15,000   Castillo, Christian vs City of New York, et al., 2014 NYCSC NYCSC 150727/2014
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Complaints

3 Complaints
5 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
2 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Exonerated
1 Unfounded

Complaint #201205651, May 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #200905110, March 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200816858, November 2008
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201205651, May 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 38 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #200905110, March 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Hispanic Male, 33 Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 33 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200816858, November 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Race Hispanic Male, 43 Unfounded
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $155,000 total settlements.

Gregoire, Nicholson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV01834, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 18, 2017, ended October 8, 2019
$140,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in his home when police officers illegally entered his residence without showing any form of search warrant. When the plaintiff protested the entry, they punched him, tore out the plaintiff's hair, kicked, choked, and shoved him. They arrested and handcuffed the plaintiff. Even after the charges against him were dismissed, he had observed police officers parked outside of his home on multiple occasions.

Castillo, Christian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150727/2014, Supreme Court - New York, March 20, 2014, ended January 30, 2018
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint