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.
'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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Case: 2023-29164
Closed: 12/13/2023
Case Details:
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Failed to make proper notification
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Mission, vision, and values of the New York City Police Department
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (2 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $45,000 total settlements.
Bennett, Lee vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 100551/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, May 2, 2018
Parchment, Donnavon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07047,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 16, 2014, ended July 3, 2018
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 4, 2013, Plaintiff was driving his vehicle in Kings County, New York. An NYPD officer threw his flashlight at Plaintiff’s vehicle, striking the driver’s-side window and causing the window to shatter. The shattered glass struck Plaintiff’s face and arms, causing lacerations. Plaintiff pulled his vehicle to the curb. Plaintiff could see two NYPD officers—including Scott DeFalco—walking away from his vehicle. Plaintiff called 911 for assistance. Officers arrived and arrested Plaintiff. Plaintiff was arraigned on charges he alleges were falsified by Officer DeFalco. The charges against Plaintiff were dismissed and sealed following an ACD.