Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 6 known lawsuits, $114,500 total settlements.
Simmons, Christian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155246/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, June 2, 2021
Ray, Laquan, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154033/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, May 6, 2021, ended June 15, 2023
$30,000 Settlement
Ross, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 159242/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, October 10, 2018
Torres, Jordan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV07257,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 29, 2016, ended May 8, 2017
$42,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff entered the building after midnight and without warning was struck in the face by a walkie-talkie by the defendant officer. The plaintiff was then taken to the nearby precinct prior to the hospital and now suffers permanent damage. No charges were stated in the complaint.
Gonzalez, Melissa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV10142,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 7, 2016, ended June 16, 2017
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle that the NYPD attempted to pull over. The vehicle fled for a little bit and then the driver got out and ran away. Plaintiff had no control over the vehicle but was still arrested for 120.20, Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, and 205.30, Resisting Arrest, which were ACD'd.
Emanuel, Taijhon, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01205,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 5, 2015, ended October 15, 2015
$22,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 15, 2013 at 3:18 A.M at the intersection of 125th street and Broadway , NY , Plaintiffs were passengers in a taxi with another passenger , Julian Rivera. The taxi was pulled over by an unmarked car operated by officer's Urbanek and Santiago. Plaintiffs were not committing nay crime at this time , simply passengers in a taxi. The officer's approached the taxi to speak with the passengers. Urbanek approached the side of the taxi where Julian Rivera was seated and opened the door. Urbanek ordered Rivera out of the taxi . According to the sworn testimony of P.O. Urbanek, Rivera exited the vehicle , he reached into his pocket and retrieved a pistol, which he threw on the seat of the vehicle. The pistol ...