Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
John L. Anger
Badge #19136,
White Male
Police Officer at Midtown North Precinct since October 2019
Service
started July 2018,
made $169,000 last year,
Tax #965930
Lawsuit Settlements:
$9,999 Scarola, Melanie vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 NYCSC NYCSC 157142/2022
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$9,999 Scarola, Melanie vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 NYCSC NYCSC 157142/2022
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Complaints
2
Complaints
4
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1
Complainant Uncooperative
2
Unable to Determine
Complaint #202301518,
February 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
| Complainant: | Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
Complaint #201900683,
January 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 45 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Complaint #202301518, February 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 55-59 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Black Male, 55-59 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera | Male, 55-59 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201900683, January 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Male, 45 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Scarola, Melanie vs City of Ny, et al.Case # 157142/2022, Supreme Court - New York, August 22, 2022, ended August 7, 2025
$9,999 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Ono August 2, 2021, Plaintiff was having a conversation with Lady Gaga at Radio City Music Hall, then tried to enter the elevator and leave when she was approached by a plain-clothed man who prevented her from doing so. Plaintiff was taken to a small room and locked in there against her will for approximately two hours before Police Officers John L. Anger and Adam D. Chan arrested her for trespassing. Plaintiff tried to tell the officers she was not trespassing, the door was unlocked and open to the public, and that her interaction with lady Gaga was without incident. At the precinct, Plaintiff was handcuffed to a pole for hours before being released. The charges against Plaintiff were dismissed and sealed on ...