Joel L. Rodriguez

Badge #3541, Hispanic Male
Detective Grade 3 at Criminal Intelligence Section since July 2021, active
Also served at 81st Precinct
Service started July 2013, made $136,000 last year, Tax #955399

Lawsuit settlements:
$70,587   Andrews, Haashim vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV04845
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Complaints

3 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Exonerated
3 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201901710, February 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201805449, May 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201705407, June 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201901710, February 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201805449, May 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 21 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201705407, June 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Male, 26 Unsubstantiated
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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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $70,587 total settlements.

Telemaque, Natacha, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV02480, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 7, 2022, ended March 23, 2023
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On April 30, 2019, Plaintiffs were inside a residential property in Brooklyn when Defendant officers (including PO Joel Rodriguez, PO Joseph Sferrazza, and John Does 1-5) forced entry, approaching Plaintiffs with guns drawn. Plaintiffs were cuffed and transported to the precinct. The Defendants falsely informed the DAO that they had witnessed Plaintiffs committing various crimes. Charges against Plaintiffs were dismissed months later.

Andrews, Haashim vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04845, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 15, 2014, ended March 26, 2015
$70,587 Settlement
Complaint, Judgment
Description: On February 14, 2014, the Plaintiff was visiting his sister, where she lives with his nephew. That evening, the nephew returned and informed the plaintiff that he was being harassed by the NYPD. The Plaintiff entered the hallway and asked the NYPD officers present what was going on. Defendant NYPD Officer Jonathan Martinez (Shield # 953059) responded "Suck my dick, get out of my face nigger". Plaintiff followed Defendant Martinez out fo the building for the purpose of obtaining his name and shield number. Defendant Martinez then stated, "You're under arrest, turn the fuck around you Goddamn idiot, you don't ask my any questions". The Plaintiff was then arrested with excessive force by Defendant NYPD Sergeant Ta...

Other Documents

DA Disclosure Letter
Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter