Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits.
Uruchima, Edwin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 151993/2023,
Supreme Court - New York, March 3, 2023
Complaint
Description: On July 26, 2018 plaintiff Edwin Uruchima was northbound on the 5 train from the Union Square station. The 5 train was overcrowded during rush hour.
Plaintiff was holding his back pack over one shoulder and holding the pole with his other hand. While on the train police officers approached plaintiff and forced him to exit at the 86th Street station stating that he was under arrest.
The officers only stated that a complaint had been made against him and would not tell him what the complaint was in regards. It was later learned that Defendant Officer Atkin Houssain made the complaint alleging that plaintiff improperly touched a young lady on the train. It was later learned that the young lady never made a complai...
Johnson, Dwaine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152579/2019,
Supreme Court - New York, March 14, 2019
Complaint
Description: On July 13, 2017, plaintiff was a passenger on a crowded subway car, when defendant PO Hossain, without probable cause, ordered him to leave the train and arrested him for allegedly touching a woman on the crowded subway car. There was no evidence of any wrongdoing and plaintiff was later acquitted of all charges.
Dasaro, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 017108/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 10, 2014, ended January 25, 2019
Order/Judgment (Verdict)