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.
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