Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
William J. Curley
Badge #1500,
White Male
Service
started July 2010,
made $124,000 last year,
Tax #948836
Lawsuit settlements:
$83,504 Vincent, Sean, et al. vs Deputy Inspector Winski, Edward, et al., 2014 SDNY SDNY 14CV07744
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$83,504 Vincent, Sean, et al. vs Deputy Inspector Winski, Edward, et al., 2014 SDNY SDNY 14CV07744
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Complaints
3
Complaints
4
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1
Complainant Unavailable
2
Unfounded
Complaint #202202705,
April 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | Command Discipline - B |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 5 days) |
Complaint #201703882,
May 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 41 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 41 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201309583,
October 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Complaint #202202705, April 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Hispanic Male, 45-49 | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B | ||
| Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 5 days) | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201703882, May 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 41 | Unfounded |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 41 | Unfounded |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201309583, October 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 34 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Discipline
Case: 2023-28448
Closed: 10/25/2023
Case Details:
- Wrongfully threatened to arrest an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (5 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $83,504 total settlements.Mcelligott, Jennifer vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07107, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 11, 2015, ended December 1, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer Donnelly forcibly entered Plaintiff's apartment and assaulted her. Plaintiff alleges that Officer was excessively drunk. Officer Donnelly was arrested and charged with Assault in the 3rd Degree, Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree.
Vincent, Sean, et al. vs Deputy Inspector Winski, Edward, et al.
Case # 14CV07744, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 23, 2014, ended September 17, 2018
$83,504 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 15, 2011, October 26, 2011, November 8, 2011, and November 27, 2011 the Plaintiff was arrested in connection with his participation in the “Occupy Wall Street” (OWS) movement. None of the arrests were made pursuant to a warrant. On October 15, the Plaintiff participated and helped lead a protest march and stayed on the sidewalks throughout the march. The police officers present encouraged the Plaintiff to keep the marchers. . . . Nonetheless, Defendant officer Curley arrested the plaintiff and charged him with Penal Law 240.20(5) and (6). In the criminal complaint, Curley falsely claimed the Plaintiff repeatedly entered the street, caused public inconvenience and annoyed and alarmed pedestrians on th...