Matthew J. Wesolowski

Badge #5228, White Male, 37
Sergeant at Highway Unit 03 since March 2017, active
Service started July 2007, made $182,000 last year, Tax #945098

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched

Lawsuit settlements:
$11,000   Jeter v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 12CV05213
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Complaints

3 Complaints
3 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1 Alleged Victim Unavailable
1 Exonerated

Complaint #201600170, January 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #201012546, September 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
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Complaint #200816133, November 2008
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201600170, January 2016
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
additional details
Complaint #201012546, September 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 46 Alleged Victim Unavailable
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Complaint #200816133, November 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male 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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $11,000 total settlements.

Lancaster, Tyree vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04707, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 21, 2013, ended April 30, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint, Second Amended Complaint, Stipulation
Description: On May 12 2012 Plaintiff Tyree Lancaster was walking with his friend Thomas Jeter in Brooklyn NY. Three detectives, including Izzo, approached the pair. Without explanation, the defendant Izzo placed plaintiff and friend into handcuffs despite no probable cause of any crimes of offenses. Defendant searched plaintiff, finding nothing. Jeter was arrested due to being banned from public housing property. At precinct, officers falsely informed County District Attorney's office they observed plaintiff committing crimes of obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and spitting. Plaintiff was arraigned in Kings County Criminal Court and released on his own recognizance after ...

Jeter v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV05213, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$11,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint, Stipulation