Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Jose D. Garcia
Badge #6683,
Hispanic Male
Police Officer at 115th Precinct since April 2022
Also served at
42nd Precinct
Service
started July 2016,
made $159,000 last year,
Tax #961780
Lawsuit Settlements:
$15,000 Cuevas, Christopher vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 BCSC BCSC 809534/2022E
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$15,000 Cuevas, Christopher vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 BCSC BCSC 809534/2022E
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Complaints
3
Complaints
4
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Complainant Uncooperative
2
Exonerated
Complaint #202004551,
June 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Closed: Charges not served |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Charges not served, August 7, 2023 |
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary |
| Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201910052,
November 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201909025,
October 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 31 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202004551, June 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) | Black Male, 30-34 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Charges not served | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Charges not served, August 7, 2023 | ||
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary | |
| Complaint Closing Report | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201910052, November 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 21 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201909025, October 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Exonerated | |
| Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording | Black Male, 31 | Exonerated |
| 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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case: 2022-25587
Closed: 10/18/2023
Case Details:
- Used improper force tactics.
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications
Lawsuits
Cuevas, Christopher vs City of Ny, et al.Case # 809534/2022E, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 9, 2022, ended June 27, 2024
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 13, 2020, at approximately 9:00 p.m., in the vicinity of inside the building located at 4422 3rd Avenue, County of Bronx, the plaintiff claims he was illegally stopped, searched, seized, detained and arrested through the application of excessive force. Plaintiff, CHRISTOPHER CUEVAS, is a Latino or Hispanic male who was lawfully present and recovering from injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident that occurred less than a few hours before in the vicinity of this complained-of-incident. Defendants approached the Plaintiff, with their arms outstretched toward Plaintiff in an overtly aggressive and threatening manner causing Plaintiff to fear for his physical safety and wellbeing. Defendants q...