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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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.
'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.
Pacheco, Sr., Michael, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV06785,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 25, 2018, ended November 21, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached, assaulted, and arrested Plaintiffs. One Plaintiff was given a DAT for disorderly conduct which was later dismissed. The other Plaintiff was taken to the 121st and then 120th Precinct, and charged with unspecified charges that the DA Declined to prosecute.
Franks, Derek Raymond vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06254,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 3, 2013, ended March 31, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On November 8th, 2020, at 83 Thompson St. in Staten Island, while plaintiff Derek Raymond Franks was en route to transportation when he noticed his friend Noland Whistleon being wheeled in on a wheelchair. Out of concern for his friend, plaintiff went over to him. But while he was speaking to see if he could do anything, Officer Muirhead and Officer Woodhouse approached and asked Plaintiff to step back. But before he could comply with the instruction, Officer Muirhead and Officer Woodhouse became very aggressive and commended attacking Plaintiff. They punched and kicked him in his face and body, while he was held down by four officers and firemen who were at the scene. Plaintiff suffered facial lacerations, tw...