Osvaldo J. Maldonado

Badge #15051, Hispanic Male
Former Police Officer at Narcotics Borough Bronx
Service started July 2007, ended January 2024, Tax #944276

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest

Lawsuit settlements:
$10,000   Mitchell, Tobias vs P.O. Rodriquez, John Doe, et al., 2014 SDNY SDNY 14CV04742
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Complaints

1 Complaint
3 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Exonerated

Complaint #200809108, June 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #200809108, June 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 36 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 36 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 36 Exonerated
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

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Lawsuits

Named in 5 known lawsuits, $10,000 total settlements.

Hernandez, Santiago vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026340/2015E, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 2, 2016
Summons/Complaint

Neal, Christopher vs Wilson, Romaine, et al.
Case # 15CV02822, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 11, 2015, ended October 13, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On August 20, 2012, plaintiff was walking to a corner store when, without stating that he was an officer, Detective Marrero asked plaintiff if his name was “Cuba” and brandished his weapon. Marrero proceeded to handcuff plaintiff. Plaintiff was told he was being arrested and taken to the 40th Precinct. Plaintiff was charged with several crimes, which were alll dismissed. On November 23, 2012, plaintiff was tending to a wound at his place of residence when Defendant P.O.s Rodriguez, Maldonado, Wilson, Green, Garciarivas, Lt. Camhi, and Sgt. Bones entered Plaintiff's apartment without permission. One of P.O. Rodriguez/Moldano told plaintiff to come with them. When plaintiff said no, Rodriguez and Modlano, with t...

Mitchell, Tobias vs P.O. Rodriquez, John Doe, et al.
Case # 14CV04742, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 3, 2014, ended February 18, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint, Amended Complaint, Stipulation and Order
Description: On March 22, 2011, Plaintiff was walking on the sidewalk near his home when stopped and illegally searched by Defendant Officer Rodriquez. Plaintiff was taken to the 40th Precinct where he was strip-searched. Plaintiff was ticketed, but it was dismissed at an unspecified date. On March 31, 2011, while at the same location, Plaintiff was similarly stopped, illegally searched and arrested by Defendant Officer Chad Rowe. Plaintiff was again taken to the 40th Precinct, strip-searched and ticketed. The ticket was dismissed at an unspecified date. Plaintiff had the same experience on June 26, 2011 with Defendant Officer Rodriguez. That ticket was dismissed on September 11, 2011. Plaintiff had the same experi...

Smith, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023907/2013E, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 30, 2013

Carino v. City of New York et al
Case # 303734/2013, Supreme Court - Bronx
Complaint