Conclusion Meanings:
'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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Named in 2 known lawsuits, $45,000 total settlements.
Nicholas, Theodore vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04981,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 2, 2014, ended September 28, 2015
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On 16th May 2013, Plaintiff was pulled over by NYPD officers Sgt. Trevor Baronette, P.O. Terrance Howard and Miguel Soto. Defendant Howard demanded to see his license. Before looking, he ordered Plaintiff out of the car. Defendant Baronette told Plaintiff that he would "lock him up", and then grabbed the phone from his hand and placed him under arrest for now reason. As he was putting Plaintiff in the police car, he uppercut him in the jaw. He was then subject to a strip search. Despite request for medical treatment, this was refused.
Nolasco v. City of New York et al
Case # 17CV02172,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was exiting a restaurant when he noticed the defendants in a police car He was later pulled over by them. P.O. Soto asked for license, registration, and to step out the car for a breathalyzer test. Plaintiff blew into the breathalyzer multiple times although the test results were below the limit each time. Plaintiff was transferred to the 33rd precinct and charged with driving under the influence. In the report. P.O. Soto stated that the plaintiff refused to take the breathalyzer test after being observed driving under the influence. Plaintiff was released on ROR and later acquitted of the charge.