Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
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...
Derrell C. Jones vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00703,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 4, 2013, ended April 14, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On March 12, 2012, Plaintiff was in the living room of a residence when police executed a search warrant. A number of people fled the scene, while Plaintiff remained on site. Officers allegedly found five handguns in bedrooms. Plaintiff was arrested and held at the 105th Precinct. Officers falsely swore that Plaintiff had been in possession of the firearms in both charging documents and to the grand jury. On July 13, 2012, the court dismissed all charges, and Plaintiff was finally released from jail after four months.