Charles Cerami

Badge #28167, White Male
Former Police Officer at Strategic Response Group 4 Queens
Also served at 103rd Precinct, Patrol Borough Queens South Task Force
Service started July 2005, ended December 2019, Tax #938200

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search

Complaints

2 Complaints
3 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Exonerated

Complaint #200615894, October 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: White Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: White Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: Charges and Specifications - Guilty
Penalty: Vacation: 5 days
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Complaint #200601757, February 2006
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200615894, October 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search White Male, 18 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop White Male, 18 Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: Charges and Specifications - Guilty
Penalty: Vacation: 5 days
additional details
Complaint #200601757, February 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 21 Exonerated
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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.

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Lawsuits

Blake, Tyrone vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 707342/2014, Supreme Court - Queens, October 15, 2014
Complaint
Description: On July 15, 2013, Defendant Police Officer Charles Cerami, who has been the subject of prior complaints of misconduct, pulled Plaintiff over while Plaintiff was driving his car and assaulted and battered him. Plaintiff was wrongfully accused of and detained and maliciously prosecuted for violating Penal and Traffic laws. Defendant Officer Cerami provided false testimony against Plaintiff. The false charges weren't dismissed until January 14, 2014. This caused Plaintiff physical injuries as well as emotional distress.

Other Documents

NYPD Trial Decision 6/9/2011
Bronx DA Notified Officer List