Equashia V. Allen

Lieutenant at 17th Precinct since July 2019, active
Also served at 103rd Precinct
Service started July 2002, made $209,000 last year, Tax #929500
Black Female

Lawsuit settlements:
$60,000   Bell, Michelle, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV06790
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Complaints

1 Complaint
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Exonerated

Complaint #201509803, October 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Female, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201509803, October 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Female, 46 Exonerated
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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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $60,000 total settlements.

Nicholson, Kenneth vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 708228/2017, Supreme Court - Queens, June 29, 2017

Bell, Michelle, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06790, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 18, 2013, ended October 23, 2014
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 1, 2013 NYPD Officers unlawfully broke down the door to Plaintiffs' apartment and falsely accused Plaintiffs of possessing an unlicensed firearm. Plaintiff Michelle Bell was handcuffed in the apartment for approximately 3 hours. Plaintiff Joshua Bell-Simon was thrown to the ground where officers pointed rifles at him and one pinned him to the ground with foot. He was arrested at the apartment and transported to the 73rd precinct. After approximately 24 hours in custody, he was released with no charges filed against him. Plaintiff Larvelle Bell was escorted at gun-point to a room where he was kicked to the ground. Larvelle witnessed officers destroying property in the apartment before he was unlawfully ...