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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 6 known lawsuits, $249,500 total settlements.
Gibbs, Scott vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07314,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 27, 2014, ended April 8, 2016
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description:
On March 2, 2013 P.O.s Jonas Bazile, Stephen Espinoza, and Matthew Zito illegally trespassed, searched, invaded 1313 Sterling Place Brooklyn, where Scott Gibbs was staying. They illegally detained him here during this illegal search and used excessive force on Gibbs that caused him to sustain severe injuries and fear for his life.
Gilmore, Ron Dante vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00252,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 24, 2014, ended May 27, 2016
$100,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 13, 2013, plaintiff was arrested in his residence in Brooklyn after officers illegally entered. Defendants violated plaintiff's domicile and intentionally inflicted emotional distress unto him.
Rosario, Minerva, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06785,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 5, 2013, ended November 13, 2014
$52,000 Settlement
Complaint
Palmer, Quamaine vs Zito, Matthew, et al.
Case # 13CV06722,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 4, 2013, ended May 15, 2014
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 13, 2011, Plaintiff Quamaine Palmer was lawfully present inside his apartment when Defendant officers arrested plaintiff without probable cause or reasonable suspicion to believe he had committed any crime or offense, handcuffed him and made him stand outside in the freezing cold as they unlawfully searched the apartment. No contraband was recovered from plaintiff or his residence. Plaintiff was eventually taken to the 81st Precinct. At the precinct the officers falsely informed employees of the Kings County District Attorney’s Office that they had observed Mr. Palmer involved in criminal activity, including an arrest report. At no point did the officers observe plaintiff commit a crime. Plaintiff w...
Thompson, Carl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05184,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 9, 2013, ended August 1, 2014
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 24, 2012, at approximately 8:00 p.m., plaintiff Carl Thompson was in his car in front of a McDonalds in Brooklyn, NY, when his friend, plaintiff John Rodriguez, pulled into a parking space. They saw each other and started talking in plaintiff Thompson's car. The defendant NYPD officers, including Detectives Matthew Zito and Andrew Erato, knocked on the window of the car with their guns, and subsequently yanked plaintiff Thompson from the car. The officers then searched the car in a way that caused damage to the car. Plaintiff Thompson had a prescription for methadone, but when the officers discovered it, they ignored his explanation, and arrested both plaintiffs. They were falsely charged with pos...
Torres, George vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01640,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 3, 2013, ended November 16, 2013
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 15, 2012, Plaintiff stopped his car at a red light near an intersection. As Plaintiff waited for the traffic light to turn green, a grey van pulled in front of Plaintiff’s car. Two plainclothes police officers exited the grey van with their guns drawn. Plaintiff complied with orders to turn off and get out of his car. After receiving Plaintiff's identification, Defendants Detective Matthew Zito and Police Officer John Doe searched Plaintiff and found no contraband. Plaintiff was handcuffed. Diet pills prescribed to Plaintiff and inside a bottle with Plaintiff’s name on it were recovered from Plaintiff’s vehicle. Defendants Zito and Doe arrested Plaintiff and took Plaintiff to the 83rd precinct, where P...