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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Case: 2021-24116
Closed: 5/19/2022
Case Details:
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Violated patrol rules.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline, vacation days (3 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Named in 2 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
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...