Michael Cadena

Badge #14879, Hispanic Male
Former Police Officer at 69th Precinct
Service started July 2014, ended January 2019, Tax #956470

Lawsuit Settlements:
$18,500   Cowan, Gregory vs City of New York, et al., 2018 KCSC KCSC 516076/2018
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Complaints

2 Complaints
3 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Complaint Withdrawn
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201703940, May 2017
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201601089, February 2016
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201703940, May 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Black Male, 26 Complaint Withdrawn
Force: Physical force Black Male, 26 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201601089, February 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word White Male, 25 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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Lawsuits

Cowan, Gregory vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 516076/2018, Supreme Court - Kings, August 8, 2018, ended October 28, 2020
$18,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 10, 2017, the plaintiff was subject to an unlawful stop and search while lawfully driving by Police Officer Ryan Palminteri and Michael Cadena. The defendants repeatedly punch, kick, and strike the plaintiff with a baton on his torso and legs, without probable cause or any legal justification. PO Palminteri failed to intervene to stop and or prevent Cadena. The defendants falsely arrested the plaintiff. A criminal prosecution was initiated against the plaintiff without probable cause, but all charges were dismissed on September 14, 2017.