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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $80,000 total settlements.
Sloane, Mylik vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 716415/2026,
Supreme Court - Queens, June 9, 2026
Pearson, Dyllan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 705014/2017,
Supreme Court - Queens, April 14, 2017, ended October 26, 2017
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 22, 2015, defendant NYPD officer Daniel Gukelberger (Shield No. 26809) approached plaintiff (while wearing plain clothes) as he was sitting in his car in Queens, and pointed his drawn firearm at plaintiff. Defendant Gukelberger did not identify himself as a police officer, and plaintiff drove away before being stopped by an NYPD vehicle with flashing lights. Plaintiff was then wrongfully handcuffed and arrested in an excessive manner. Plaintiff suffered physical and emotional injuries as a result of this incident.
Williams, Antonio vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 16CV04615,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 13, 2016, ended March 5, 2026
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On January 14, 2017, plaintiff was operating a vehicle on a public road in Queens, when he was directed by defendant police officers Ward and one unnamed officer (Doe) to pull over; plaintiff complied with the order. Defendant Ward ordered the plaintiff to step outside the vehicle and the plaintiff questioned why he needed to step outside. Defendant Ward responded by opening the driver's door and forcibly removing plaintiff from the vehicle. Defendant Ward told plaintiff that he was pulled over because he failed to use a turn signal before turning, despite the plaintiff having used a turn signal and not having violated any traffic laws. Defendant Ward tightly handcuffed plaintiff and then placed him inside t...
Grant, Antuan vs Callagy, Eric, et al.
Case # 15CV03157,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 2, 2015, ended April 12, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff on the street, stopped and frisked him, handcuffed him, assaulted him, sprayed with Mace and then taken to the 103rd Precinct, where he was strip-searched. Plaintiff was charged with attempted robbery in the first and second degree, assault in the second and third degrees, and resisting arrest, which a grand jury voted no true bill.
Gangaram, Erik vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07040,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 20, 2013, ended July 28, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 20, 2013, plaintiff was sitting in his car at 175th Street and 93rd Avenue in Queens, NY. Officers approached plaintiff and searched his car. Plaintiff was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree under the NY Penal Code. Plaintiff was held in custody for about 12 hours until taken to court. Charges against plaintiff were ultimately dismissed.
