Megan R. Zarella

Lieutenant at 1st Precinct since January 2023, active
Also served at Detective Bureau, Gun Violence Suppression Division Zone 01, 44th Precinct
Service started July 2006, made $170,000 last year, Tax #942739
White Female

Lawsuit settlements:
$13,000   Jackson, Michael vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV04273
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Complaints

1 Complaint
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Exonerated
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200715167, October 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200715167, October 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 39 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 39 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Male, 39 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 39 Exonerated
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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.
'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.


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $13,000 total settlements.

Jackson, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04273, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 5, 2015, ended January 11, 2016
$13,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 22, 2013, plaintiff was driving home from his job when he stopped at a red light. A woman approached him and asked if "he had a light." Realizing the woman was a prostitute, plaintiff waived her off without even rolling his window down. Plaintiff drove off but was pulled over. The officers accused plaintiff of attempting to solicit a prostitute.

Jackson v. City of New York et al.
Case # 15CV04273, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached plaintiff's vehicle and step out of the car. Defendant officer accused plaintiff of attempting to pay a prostitute. Plaintiff was placed in handcuffs, arrested and taken to the 73rd precinct. Plaintiff was released at central booking without seeing a judge. No formal charges were made.