James J. Grzelak

Badge #4924, White Male
Detective Grade 2 at Organized Crime Investigation Division since March 2018, active
Also served at 19th Precinct
Service started July 2007, made $160,000 last year, Tax #948573

Complaints

3 Complaints
5 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Complaint Withdrawn
3 Exonerated

Complaint #201902447, March 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201903532, March 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201017292, December 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 72
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201902447, March 2019
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Exonerated
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Complaint #201903532, March 2019
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201017292, December 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 72 Exonerated
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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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Caneda, Jose Luis, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04794, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 21, 2017, ended December 28, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: The plaintiffs, Jose L. Caneda, Luis Diaz and Carmen Caneda, were in bed at home when Jose and Luis's sister, K.A., answered the door to police officers, some in uniform and others plain clothed, who entered sans identification and a warrant. They handcuffed and dragged Jose L. Caneda to his couch. Jose was interrogated by the defendant about the whereabouts of his brother, Jose G. Caneda, and was threatened to have his mother and sister taken to jail if he failed to cooperate. The defendants then confiscated Jose L.'s, Carmen's, and K.A.'s cell phones for Jose G.'s phone number and later searched Jose L.'s room. Jose L.'s bed was damaged and $850 was confiscated. Three hours later, an unnamed officer and sear...

Mullaney, Christopher, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306284/2014, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 8, 2014
Settlement