Conclusion Meanings:
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Garcia, Tyrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV05350,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 24, 2018, ended February 14, 2023
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On August 14, 2007, plaintiff was arrested by defendant police officers, after he had helped another man wanted as an accused murderer surrender himself to the police. While being arrested, the plaintiff was bitten by police K-9's, pushed against a metal fence and forcefully moved back and forth sideways. The defendant police officers overreacted to a non crime situation, deploying helicopters and K-9's, ultimately resulting in physical injuries (unspecified) to plaintiff and to a lesser extent his grandmother. Since the arrest, plaintiff claims he has been harassed by members of the NYPD through unwarranted stops and searches.
On February 19, 2016, plaintiff was pulling out of the driveway of his aunt's ho...
Sandiford, Jamaar vs P.O. Ngor, Wayne, et al.
Case # 13CV02223,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 10, 2013, ended October 31, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On June 21, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully in his apartment. Defendants came through the front door, screaming, and demanded that Plaintiff come with them. When Plaintiff asked what was going on, Defendants maced him, and he fell to the ground. Defendants twisted Plaintiff’s hand and arm, injuring him, including the fifth metacarpal on his right hand. Notwithstanding that Mr. Sandiford was already in cuffs, Defendants continued to assault him, including by macing him again, punching him, and striking him with a police radio. Defendants arrested Mr. Sandiford without probable cause or reasonable suspicion and took him to a police precinct. At the precinct, the officers falsely informed employees of the Kings Count...