Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Gun Pointed
Force: Gun Pointed
Cesar A. Polanco
Badge #5044,
Hispanic Male
Service
started July 2002, ended June 2022,
Tax #929450
Lawsuit Settlements:
$227,500 Egan, Frank vs City of New York, et al., 2016 SDNY SDNY 16CV01479
$60,000 Pointer, Manasia By Mng Pointer, Eva vs City of New York, et al., 2015 BCSC BCSC 350012/2015
$165,000 Depasquale, Anthony, et Al vs City of New York, et al., 2012 SDNY SDNY 12CV07637
$695,000 Tomlinson, Genea vs City of New York, et al., 2012 BCSC BCSC 307251/2012
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$227,500 Egan, Frank vs City of New York, et al., 2016 SDNY SDNY 16CV01479
$60,000 Pointer, Manasia By Mng Pointer, Eva vs City of New York, et al., 2015 BCSC BCSC 350012/2015
$165,000 Depasquale, Anthony, et Al vs City of New York, et al., 2012 SDNY SDNY 12CV07637
$695,000 Tomlinson, Genea vs City of New York, et al., 2012 BCSC BCSC 307251/2012
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Complaints
5
Complaints
9
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Exonerated
7
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201210694,
October 2011
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201110424,
August 2011
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 17 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 17 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201012436,
September 2010
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #200408888,
August 2004
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Pepper spray |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 23 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #200301696,
February 2003
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | Negttn-Nolo contendre |
| Penalty: | Vacation: 5 days |
| Complaint #201210694, October 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Hispanic Male, 18 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Hispanic Male, 18 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201110424, August 2011 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Hispanic Male, 17 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Hispanic Male, 17 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201012436, September 2010 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Male, 21 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 21 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 21 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200408888, August 2004 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Pepper spray | Black Male, 23 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200301696, February 2003 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Force: Gun Pointed | Substantiated (Charges) | |
| NYPD Conclusion: Negttn-Nolo contendre | ||
| Penalty: Vacation: 5 days | ||
| additional details | ||
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.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case Details:
- Guilty: On one occasion, requested assistance with the prevention of the processing and adjudication of summonses issued to an individual
Penalty: Forfeiture of twenty five (25) vacation days
Lawsuits
Named in 6 known lawsuits, $1,147,500 total settlements.Delorbes, Victor, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 150145/2024, Supreme Court - New York, April 25, 2024
Complaint
Description: On January 4, 2021, the plaintiffs were falsely arrested and maliciously prosecuted because the defendant NYPD officers were retaliating against the plaintiff for dating the ex-girlfriend of the officer's colleague. Specifically, the defendants fabricated allegations against the plaintiffs that they damaged the glass the front door to a Chase Bank a few blocks away. There is no evidence that the plaintiff and his friends went anywhere near the Chase Bank the day they were accused. After frisking the individuals, the officers did not recover any illegal drugs, weapons, or contraband. The plaintiffs were falsely arrested without probable cause or legal justification, and also provided the District Attorney with m...
P.p.a, A Minor By M/n/g Portorreal, Juan B. et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV01565, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 18, 2023
Complaint
Description: On or about November 28, 2021, Plaintiff 1, a diabetic and a dialysis patient, was driving in Manhattan with his six year old daughter, Plaintiff 2. During the drive, Plaintiff 1 started to feel light-headed. He parked his car and then passed out in a diabetic coma. PO Polanco (at the time of the complaint, Plaintiff 1 believed “Polanco” to be the name of one of the NYPD officers who arrested him; he was not certain), PO John Doe 1, and potentially other police officers, approached Plaintiff’s car. While Plaintiff 1 was unconscious, and in front of his daughter, PO Polanco or another officer opened his car door, smashed his face against the window, and threw him to the street on his head. The officers then drag...
Egan, Frank vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV01479, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 1, 2016, ended June 5, 2019
$227,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers arrived at Plaintiffs home and accused him of shining a laser from the window of the house at passing aircraft. Plaintiff was arrested, taken to the 45th Precinct, and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Reckless Endangerment, Directing at an Aircraft, and Assault with intent to cause physical injury to an Officer. Charges were eventually dismissed
Pointer, Manasia By Mng Pointer, Eva vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 350012/2015, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 13, 2015, ended December 21, 2016
$60,000 Settlement
Depasquale, Anthony, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV07637, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 9, 2012, ended September 1, 2016
$165,000 Settlement
Tomlinson, Genea vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307251/2012, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 12, 2012, ended September 13, 2017
$695,000 Settlement
Complaint