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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $122,500 total settlements.
Greaves, Teren, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV08717,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 28, 2025
Hammitt, April vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021831/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 26, 2018, ended December 23, 2019
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 18, 2016, Plaintiff was driving home when she pulled over her vehicle after an unmarked police car flashed their lights. Police officer Steven Cruver and other unknown police officers handcuffed and arrested Plaintiff without reason, slamming her onto the concrete sidewalk and injuring her left knee. Plaintiff was then escorted to the precinct and placed in a cell for 5 hours before being taken to Lincoln Hospital and then eventually to central booking in Bronx County. Approximately 24 hours after she was arrested, Plaintiff was arraigned and bail was set. Unable to initially afford bail, Plaintiff was sent to a correctional facility until her eventual release on November 21, 2016.
Danfakha, Mamady, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023342/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 4, 2017, ended July 17, 2018
$90,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Summons/Complaint
Description: On December 9, 2015, Defendant Steven Cruver, along with other unnamed officers, stopped, verbally abused, handcuffed, and arrested six Plaintiffs who were standing outside talking with each other. The Plaintiffs were arrested in connection with an assault that had occurred. However, the Plaintiffs had not assaulted anyone, were not involved in any illegal or unlawful activity, and did not possess anything illegal. Additionally, the victim of the assault informed the Defendants that the Plaintiffs were not the individuals who assaulted them. Despite this, Defendants initiated criminal proceedings against the Plaintiffs, resulting in charges of gang assault in the second degree and other offenses. All charges ag...
Traore, Steven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 30188/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 17, 2013, ended February 5, 2015
$12,500 Settlement
