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.
'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.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $72,500 total settlements.
Smith, Eric vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV02280,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 11, 2021, ended May 7, 2025
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about December 5, 2018, detectives/police officers Jason Barr and Patrick Agugliaro illegally stopped and searched Eric Smith's car. The officers falsely claimed that Smith did not follow the stop sign. The two detectives along with two more officers John Doe and Jane Doe then maliciously fabricated police reports and falsely charged him with possession of weapon. This fabrication of evidence has caused Smith's prosecution to continue without good cause and has caused Smith emotional distress, actual damage, and deprivation of personal liberty.
Horton, Demond vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00717,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 7, 2014, ended April 8, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On August 10, 2011, plaintiff as present in Queens County when defendant police officers entered plaintiff's residence without his consent. Defendants ransacked the apartment and found no contraband. Plaintiff was arrested despite the fact that defendants had no probable cause to do so. Plaintiff was held in custody at the precinct for 40 hours. Plaintiff had to make 25 court appearances to defend himself, and all charges were eventually dismissed.
Guichardo, Brunildo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV06103,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 16, 2013, ended April 11, 2013
$12,500 Settlement