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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $51,500 total settlements.
Etuk, Akaniyene William vs Nyc Police Dept, et al.
Case # 24CV04962,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 22, 2024, ended December 15, 2025
Zero Disposition
Strachn, Kawahn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV10212,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 26, 2019, ended January 26, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On November 1, 2014, plaintiff Kawahn L. Strachn was swiping into the number 4 train station on River Avenue and 167th street in the Bronx, when he was recognized by NYPD Transit Officer Gomez, who had previously arrested plaintiff and was accompanied by his superior, Lieutenant Edwards. Plaintiff walked by defendant Gomez and told him that he would see him at the next court date, referring to plaintiff's prior arrest. Plaintiff walked up an adjacent set of stairs and walked back down after being ordered to return by defendant Gomez, who twisted plaintiff's arm behind his back violently. Defendant Edwards ordered defendant Gomez to let go of plaintiff's arm, which he did, but defendant Gomez then handcuffed pla...
Holley, Jeffy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01202,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 18, 2015, ended February 8, 2017
$7,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: 1st Incident: Plaintiff stepped out of a deli and was accosted by Defendants officer Walsh who immediately arrested him, tightly handcuffed him, and forcefully searched him. Plaintiff was brought to the 75th Precinct, strip-searched, and then charged with PL 220.39 'Criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree', which was later dismissed. 2nd Incident: Defendant officers arrived at a party and began to assault a female there. Plaintiff's brother started recording the incident and was then assaulted as well. When Plaintiff told them to stop he was also assaulted, arrested, taken to the 73rd Precinct, denied medical care, and charged with PL 120.05(3) 'Assault in the second degree, which was later...
Beckett, Lawrence, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155559/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, June 27, 2013, ended February 12, 2015
$44,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 13, 2012, the two plaintiffs were lawfully present at M.J. Pizza located at 1976 1st Avenue, when both plaintiffs were assaulted and battered by defendants Police Officers Frias, Police Officer Fena, Police Sergeant Burke, and unnamed Police Officers John and Jane Does. The assault was without probable cause and was not the result of an appropriate arrest. The subsequent arrest and confinement were also without probable cause and not founded upon an arrest warrant. The defendant police officers intentionally and negligently inflicted emotional distress on the plaintiffs. In order to cover up their wrongful behavior, the defendants created and submitted an erroneous police report and initiated a prosec...