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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $16,000 total settlements.
Sennon, Silvan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154364/2023,
Supreme Court - New York, May 25, 2023
Hollenquest, Ricky, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV08801,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 4, 2021
Complaint
Description: On April 2, 2021, plaintiffs Ricky Hollenquest, Tryalina Michie, and Dana Ratti, were inside an apartment when defendants (Officer John Nugent and other unidentified officers) executed a "No Knock Warrant" and broke down the front door of the apartment. The defendants allegedly rushed towards the plaintiffs, aimed loaded firearms at the plaintiffs, pushed and threw the plaintiffs to the floor, unreasonably searched the plaintiffs, and threatened, interrogated, and yelled at the plaintiffs before arresting them, all without producing a search warrant despite plaintiffs' repeated requests to see the warrant. The defendants handcuffed the plaintiffs and escorted them to the precinct, where defendants interrogate...
Bey, Eljiah Imb vs Police Officer Nugent, John, et al.
Case # 18CV07878,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 12, 2018, ended September 2, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On July 22, 2017, Plaintiff was unlawfully stopped and had his vehicle searched by Defendants Officer John Nugent (No. 16211), Lt. Brian Holshek, Detective James Sepulveda (No. 3405), and Officer Elisa Benjamin. Upon finding a firearm in the unlawful search, the officers celebrated, shouted "lunch!" and "you picked a good one!" Plaintiff was placed in tight handcuffs which left welts and imprints and driven to the police station. He did not receive medical attention for the injuries. He was held at an excessive bond amount. He also had his property stolen.
Quito, Angel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV03325,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 6, 2016, ended February 13, 2017
$16,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at park playing cards with his family members when defendant officers in plainclothes approached them and questioned what they were doing, When Plaintiff explained they were just playing cards and not gambling, Defendant Officer Guiney took his money as "evidence", arrested him, and took him to the 26th Precinct. Plaintiff was charged with 240.35(2) Loitering for the purposes of gambling, which was later dismissed.