Kenneth S. Marello

Badge #12549, White Male
Former Police Officer at Medical Division
Also served at 42nd Precinct
Service started January 2016, ended December 2021, Tax #960870

Lawsuit Settlements:
$22,500   Bridgett, Lionel vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 033760/2019E
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Complaints

2 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Complainant Unavailable
2 Exonerated

Complaint #201903663, April 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Age 28
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201700550, January 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201903663, April 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Complainant Unavailable
Force: Physical force Age 28 Complainant Unavailable
additional details
Complaint #201700550, January 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 18 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 18 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Bridgett, Lionel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033760/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, November 22, 2019, ended November 12, 2020
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 5, 2019, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Lionel Bridgett was lawfully present near East 170th Street and Franklin Avenue in the Bronx when he was approached by NYPD officers, including Officer Marco Padilla, Officer Kenneth Marello, and other unidentified officers. The officers allegedly stopped, searched, and arrested Bridgett without probable cause or legal justification. During the arrest, they allegedly used excessive force, including applying a chemical agent and a stun gun/taser to Bridgett. Bridgett was taken to a hospital and detained for several hours before being released. He claims to have suffered physical and emotional injuries as a result of the arrest and the excessive force used.

Other Documents

Bronx DA Notified Officer List