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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $17,500 total settlements.
Lawson, Peter J. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV05044,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 24, 2019, ended November 17, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about August 3, 2019, plaintiff's vehicle was struck by another vehicle. In response, NYPD Lieutenant Angel Vasquez, officer Egemen Ayoin, and officer Michael Gorgano arrived at the scene and handcuffed plaintiff before transporting him to the 84th Precinct. The officers falsely informed plaintiff that there was an open warrant for his arrest.
Drummond, Gregory vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04050,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 8, 2014, ended May 18, 2015
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers found drugs and guns in an apartment on the second floor of Plaintiff's apartment building. Although Plaintiff lived in a completely separate third floor apartment, he was arrested and charged with Crim Poss. Of a Weapon and Crim Poss. Of a Controlled Substance. Then defendant officers warrantlessly entered Plaintiff's apartment and seized property (tvs, currency, and more) which was never vouchered nor returned. They also took his dog to the pound. Plaintiff was acquitted of all charges
Ullah, Ruhim vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03438,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 3, 2013, ended January 20, 2015
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On June 19, 2010, plaintiff was arrested by NYPD officers Vincent Campo and Erick Erdaide and charged with Menacing a Police Officer. At the time, plaintiff was emotionally disturbed and had brandished a machete in front of his sister and indicated he would hurt himself. When the police arrived, plaintiff dropped the machete and ran before being stopped by police at gunpoint. Officer Erdaide then fired a single shot at plaintiff, shattering his femur bone, which required multiple surgeries and a metal rod implant. To justify the use of excessive force, defendants Campo, Erdaide, Coleen Gillis, Matthew King, Paul Perodin, Penelope Seaman, and Matthew Steiner misrepresented the events in their paperwork to th...