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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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, $37,000 total settlements.
Jones, Troy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02094,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 7, 2014, ended May 14, 2015
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about December 28, 2011, Plaintiff left his residence with the intention of paying a visit to a neighbor. The two had spoken earlier that day and it was understood that Plaintiff would stop by that afternoon. Plaintiff walked around the corner to his neighbor’s building and rang the buzzer three times. When no one answered he left. P.O. Kelvin Perez was observing the building when he saw Plaintiff walking away. P.O. Perez ordered the stop of Plaintiff. Plaintiff was then accosted by P.O. Derek Almeida, P.O. Michele Herbst, and Sergeant Nicholas Vandyke, who emerged from an unmarked police vehicle. Plaintiff immediately stopped moving. P.O. Almeida frisked plaintiff, and then stuck his hands into the pocke...
Santiago, Steven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01643,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 5, 2013, ended May 23, 2015
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On or about May 15, 2012, Plaintiff was on the street when PO Perez and PO Aronov stopped him. PO Perez handcuffed and arrested Plaintiff. Plaintiff was transported to the 83rd Precinct. At the 83rd Precinct, Plaintiff was taken to a cell to be strip searched by PO Almeida. PO Almeida ordered Mr. Santiago to remove his clothes. Plaintiff repeatedly asked PO Almeida why he was doing this to him. PO Almeida began to scream and yell at Plaintiff. PO Perez and PO Szumtlo joined PO Almeida in the cell area. PO Almeida began to punch Plaintiff. Plaintiff fell to the ground, and PO Almeida continued to punch and kick Plaintiff. PO Perez and PO Szumtlo also began to punch and kick Plaintiff about the body. Plaintiff wa...
Davis v. The City of New York et al
Case # 13CV02168,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$17,000 Settlement
Complaint
Garcia v. City of New York et al
Case # 07CV04331,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Amended Complaint