Washington J. Mosquera

Badge #2369, Hispanic Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at Auto Crime
Service started July 2002, ended February 2022, Tax #931838


Lawsuit settlements:
$23,000   Russell, Horace vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV01733
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Complaints

3 Complaints
7 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Exonerated
4 Unfounded

Complaint #201204311, March 2012
Allegation: Force: Gun fired
Complainant: Asian, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200916775, October 2009
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200606116, May 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201204311, March 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun fired Asian, 24 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 28 Unfounded
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Complaint #200916775, October 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 44 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 44 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 44 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 44 Unfounded
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Complaint #200606116, May 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 34 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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

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Discipline

Case: 2013-9273
Opened: 3/29/2013
Closed: 2/18/2014
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: White off-duty, operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant
  2. Guilty: White off-duty, operated a motor vehicle while his ability was impaired by the consumption of alcohol
  3. Guilty: Refused to submit to a breathalyzer test
  4. Guilty: Unfit for duty
Penalty: Dismissal from the New York City Police Department; however, judgment is suspended and respondent will be placed on dismissal probation for a period of one (1) year. Forfeiture of thirty (30) pre-trial suspension days, fifteen (15) vacation days, ordered breath testing.


Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $23,000 total settlements.

Bare, Ramon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157426/2021, Supreme Court - New York, September 9, 2021

Martinez, Edickson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157427/2021, Supreme Court - New York, September 9, 2021

Russell, Horace vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01733, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 10, 2013, ended December 16, 2013
$23,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 3, 2012 , plaintiff Russell was lawfully present outside his place where he worked at 196 Rockaway Parkway . Plaintiff was unlocking the gate to an alleyway next to the building when Det. Mosquera , P.O. Connell and Det. Jackson approached and arrested plaintiff on narcotics charges despite knowledge that they lacked probable cause .