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.
'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, $5,000 total settlements.
Joseph, Alfie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00132,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 16, 2014, ended July 3, 2014
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On August 21, 2012, around 11am, Plaintiff was falsely arrested by Defendant NYPD Officers, including but not limited to Police Officer Lucas Huertas, Sergeant Ray Jenkins, and Police Officer Anthony Ahwal. Plaintiff was walking on the street when he was stopped by Defendant NYPD Officers, handcuffed and arrested, and placed in a police vehicle. Defendants did not have probable cause to seize or detain Plaintiff. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st Precinct and detained for about 10 hours, then transported to central booking where he was detained for another 12 hours before arraignment. Plaintiff was charged with criminal trespass in the third degree and bail was set at $2,000. Plaintiff was detained on Rikers ...
Chavis, Marcus vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07055,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 13, 2013, ended July 1, 2014
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 28, 2012, Plaintiff and his brother had just left home to get sandwiches and were lawfully on the street when several NYPD officers, including Defendant Officer Huertas (first name unknown), stopped Plaintiff without probable cause or reasonable suspicion. Officers asked Plaintiff where he was going and for his identification. Officers then started searching him when Plaintiff informed them that he had a box cutter on his person. One of the officers seized it and told Plaintiff they were going to arrest him for possession of a knife. He was handcuffed, arrested, and taken to a precinct where he was placed into a holding cell. At the precinct, Officers, including Officer Huertas, falsely informed the...