Fausto D. Gomez

Fausto D. Gomez

Fausto D. Gomez
Badge #13157, Hispanic Male
Former Police Officer at 25th Precinct
Service started July 2006, ended August 2024, Tax #941930

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2021-24116
Closed: 5/19/2022

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$22,500   Calderon, Damien vs P.O. Arroyo, Jose,et al., 2017 NYCSC NYCSC 153744/2017
$2,500   Duran, Jose A. Abreu vs City of New York, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV02488
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Complaints

6 Complaints
10 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
2 Complaint Withdrawn
3 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
1 Victim Unidentified

Complaint #202000822, January 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - A
Penalty: Command Discipline - A (Vacation: 3 days)
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201810824, December 2018
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201604253, May 2016
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201510767, December 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201013492, September 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201004456, April 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Victim Unidentified
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Complaint #202000822, January 2020
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - A
Penalty: Command Discipline - A (Vacation: 3 days)
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201810824, December 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 36 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201604253, May 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 39 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201510767, December 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Male, 19 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201013492, September 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 27 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 27 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 27 Unfounded
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Complaint #201004456, April 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 36 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Stop Victim Unidentified
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct 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 conclusions.


Discipline

Case: 2021-24116
Closed: 5/19/2022
Case Details:
  1. Violated patrol rules.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline, vacation days (3 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A


Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $25,000 total settlements.

Calderon, Damien vs P.O. Arroyo, Jose,et al.
Case # 153744/2017, Supreme Court - New York, October 17, 2017, ended May 21, 2019
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 28, 2014, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Damien Calderon was a passenger in a vehicle near East 125th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan when NYPD Officers Jose Arroyo (Shield No. 9855) and Fausto Gomez (Shield No. 13157) stopped the vehicle without probable cause. Despite Mr. Calderon complying with all commands and not committing any crimes, the officers handcuffed, detained, and transported him to the 25th Precinct. Mr. Calderon was falsely charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle and criminal possession of a forged instrument. He spent approximately 22 hours in custody before being arraigned, and the charges were ultimately dismissed on November 19, 2014. The complaint alleges false arrest, malici...

Duran, Jose A. Abreu vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02488, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 24, 2013, ended September 9, 2014
$2,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 13, 2013, Plaintiff called 911 to request assistance from the police to gain entrance to his apartment that Plaintiff's girlfriend had locked. PO Dominick Martorelli and PO Fausto Gomez arrived at the apartment building and met Plaintiff in the vestibule. PO Gomez told Plaintiff that he could not enter the apartment and that he was going to be taken to the hospital since he had been drinking. PO Martorelli approached Plaintiff and handcuffed him while PO Gomez held Plaintiff in place. Neither PO Gomez nor PO Martorelli told Plaintiff whether he was under arrest or read his Miranda Rights. PO Gomez and PO Martorelli unlawfully escorted Plaintiff outside the apartment building. Plaintiff repeatedly ask...

Onativia, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153717/2012, Supreme Court - New York, June 22, 2012, ended November 26, 2018
Zero Disposition

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