Named in 8 known lawsuits, $430,398 total settlements.
Sullivan, Vincent vs Det. Nacelewicz, Gabriel, et al.
Case # 522488/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 4, 2019, ended September 17, 2019
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 9, 2015, plaintiff was lawfully on the street in the evening. There were no circumstances to suggest he was a danger or threat. However, plaintiff was punched several times, thrown to the ground, and handcuffed by police officers without provocation or legal justification. The plaintiff never resisted arrest. Plaintiff sustained a hemorrhage to his left eye, abrasions on his legs and body and numbness in both wrists.
Gelzer, Dequan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06118,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 18, 2015, ended March 7, 2017
$22,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Original Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers knocked down the front door to an apartment where friends were celebrating a birthday, took Plaintiff to a backroom and strip searched him. Plaintiff was taken to the 75th Precinct and charged with 220.03, 220.50(2), 220.50(3), 221.15, and 221.05, which were ACD'd
Mckenzie, Sicrena, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 005645/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 5, 2015, ended January 30, 2018
$100,000 Settlement
James, Jermain, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01161,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 24, 2015, ended October 10, 2017
$149,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers entered Plaintiff' Carolyn's residence and used excessive force. Five plaintiffs were strip searched inside of the apartment and arrested for drug related charges.
Blackett, Jasper vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07219,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 2, 2014, ended December 30, 2014
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On September 26, 2012, NYPD Officers Steve LaFortune, Dennis Friendly, Jennifer LaVelle and Detective Gabriel Nacelewicz entered Plaintiff's residence. When Plaintiff protested by letting them know they were not permitted, one of the officers pushed him in the chest, then the officers punched Plaintiff in the face and proceeded to take him to the ground and handcuff him. The police officers searched the Plaintiff and his home without a warrant or exigent circumstances, but did not find any illegal substances or weapons. Nevertheless, Plaintiff was arrested and transferred to a precinct without cause. He was then transported to Brookdale Hospital for medical treatment for his injuries from the officers' punch. H...
Bullock, Francis, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04008,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 18, 2013, ended March 21, 2014
$45,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 12, 2012, NYPD Officer Gabriel Nacelewicz and other officers burst through the door of Plaintiffs' home without justification. They entered with guns drawn and aimed at Plaintiffs. The officers searched the apartment by throwing and breaking items. One officer punched Plaintiff Shaquon Bullock in the face. Plaintiffs Shaquana Bullock and Fatima Bullock were each subjected to an invasive strip search. Plaintiffs were then placed under arrest and transported to a precinct were they were subject to an invasive strip search. The defendant officers filled out false and/or misleading police reports and forwarded them to prosecutors at the Kings Country District Attorney's Office. The defendant officers rep...
Cherenfant v. City of New York et al.
Case # 14CV00240,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$23,898 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers entered plaintiffs' residence. The defendants seized, detained, and handcuffed each of the plaintiffs including the infant plaintiff. Defendant officers accused plaintiffs of possessing drug paraphernalia. All charges against plaintiffs were dismissed.
Simon v. Brooklyn North Narcotics Division et al
Case # 13CV06545,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Order