Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $85,000 total settlements.
Rivera, Angel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 803001/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 4, 2021, ended September 2, 2021
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 2, 2017 on a Bronx crossstreet at around 2:30 p.m. plaintiff was stopped by officers. Plaintiff was accosted, searched, and placed under arrest. Plaintiff was placed in a police vehicle and driven several blocks and then transfered into a different NYPD vehicle. Plaintiff was taken to a police precinct and charged for criminal sale of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a controlled substance even though no items were recovered during search. Plaintiff spent 2 days in custody and released following arraingment. After 2 years and 13 court appearances, charges were dropped.
Martinez, Anderson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 031422/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 6, 2020, ended June 8, 2023
$20,000 Settlement
Ortiz, Gary vs City of New York
Case # 035339/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 8, 2020, ended May 11, 2023
$20,000 Settlement
Wright, Melvin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307211/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 13, 2013, ended May 22, 2015
$32,500 Settlement