Melanie N. Paganburgos

Badge #27997, Hispanic Female, 43
Police Officer at 32nd Precinct since August 2020, active
Service started January 2008, Tax #946090
Other names: Melanie N. Paganmerritt

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Abuse of Authority: Other
Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons

Lawsuit settlements:
$90,000   Tavira, Hosgan vs City of New York, et al., 2023 SDNY SDNY 23CV01815
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Complaints

6 Complaints
15 Allegations
3 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Complainant Unavailable
3 Exonerated
2 Unfounded
3 Unsubstantiated
2 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202301852, March 2023
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
Complainant: Age 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202104888, August 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Male, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Complainant: Black Male, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Complainant: Black Male, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #202102051, March 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons
Complainant: Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
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Complaint #201508695, October 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201401154, February 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Female, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200904128, March 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #202301852, March 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Black, 21-24 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Age 21-24 Unfounded
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Complaint #202104888, August 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Male, 50-54 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Black Male, 50-54 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Black Male, 50-54 Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #202102051, March 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons Female, 30-34 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
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Complaint #201508695, October 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 30 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 30 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Other Black Male, 30 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201401154, February 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Female, 25 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200904128, March 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 39 Complainant Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS Complainant Unavailable
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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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Tavira, Hosgan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 23CV01815, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 16, 2023, ended September 19, 2023
$90,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 2, 2021, Plaintiff was, without cause or justification, unlawfully arrested by police officers Erik Rodriguez, Milagros Perez, Melanie Paganmerritt, and Daniel Travis. The arrest took place in a bike shop, and the allegation concerned a bike that the Plaintiff had purchased online the same day, which the officers claimed to be stolen. The Plaintiff was placed in overly tight handcuffs and transported to a precinct. Despite the Plaintiff’s continued reiteration that his purchase was legitimate, Plaintiff’s possessions were confiscated, and he was placed in jail. The Plaintiff was held from approximately 7 PM on December 2, 2021, to approximately 3 AM the following day, when he was released with a des...

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Employment History Summary