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 5 known lawsuits, $105,700 total settlements.
Melendez, Giselle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV05390,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 10, 2018, ended June 16, 2020
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 19, 2017, Ms. Melendez was a passenger in her boyfriend's vehicle which was pulled over for running a red light at 1am. Ms. Melendez began to film Sgt. Tavarez and Officer Thomas as they placed her boyfriend under arrest with unnecessary roughness. Tavarez demanded she stop filming, despite not interfering with them in any way, and proceeded to push her into the car, punch her in the face (causing her to briefly lose consciousness),and grab hold of her hair to bang her head into the car. She was then handcuffed and placed in the police car with her boyfriend (Sgt. Sanchez and Lt. Morales arrived at the scene and also contributed to the arrest). Ms. Melendez, in police custody, was taken to the ER where...
Green, Troy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV03872,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 26, 2016, ended August 22, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant police officers approached Plaintiff while he was outside his building, inquired about an argument that occurred earlier, then searched plaintiff and his sister, and the surrounding area. Plaintiff was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm that officers found somewhere in the scaffolding of the building. Charges were later dismissed.
Morales, Gualberto vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09276,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 1, 2014, ended December 20, 2016
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 11, 2012 plaintiff Gualberto Morales was lawfully present on Woodycrest Ave. when defendants John Stoltenborg and Miguel Sanchez arrested the plaintiff on false criminal charges of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, possession of ammunition, and unlawful possession of marijuana. Plaintiff did not possess any weapon, ammunition, or marijuana. At the 44th precinct plaintiff was required to remove his clothing and to bend over and cough while an officer conducted a cavity search. Defendant John Stoltenborg falsely informed an assistant district attorney that he observed plaintiff have in his custody a .45 caliber Glock semi automati...
Mora, Arturo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06235,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 20, 2014, ended May 20, 2015
$30,700 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff falsely charged with felony robbery
Drayton v. The City of New York
Case # 09CV02987,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Complaint
Description: PO Hernandez stopped Plaintiff, searched him, pushed him against a wall, and hit him in the face, resulting in a fractured elbow. Plaintiff was arrested and charged with 205.30 Resisting Arrest and 240.20(3) Disorderly Conduct, which were ROR'ed. One moth later POs Gregorio, Marquez, and Sanchez stopped, severely assaulted, arrested, and charged Plaintiff with AC10.125(b) Consumption of Alcohol in a Public Place, 205.30 Resisting Arrest, 265.01(2) And Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree. Charges from both matters were dismissed