Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct 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' - 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 2 known lawsuits, $250,000 total settlements.
Rivera, Adan Matos vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV00374,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 18, 2023, ended February 3, 2025
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 19, 2021, Plaintiff was walking in his neighborhood when an unknown male initiated an altercation and knocked him to the ground. Video footage shows Plaintiff trying to get up off the ground and avoiding escalating the situation. PO Gloria Cevallos and Minator Kryeziu then arrived at the scene and tried to handcuff Plaintiff while he was still on the ground, without first announcing themselves or asking any questions. A confused Plaintiff attempted to stand up from the sidewalk while PO Cevallos held his arms behind his back. PO Kryeziu then grabbed him, slammed him to the ground, and punched him in the face at least three times. As a result of this unprovoked attack, Plaintiff lost consciousness and...
Walters, Shamarie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 029740/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 18, 2019
Complaint
Description: On August 24, 2016, NYPD officers Donald Harris, Gloria Cevallos, and Robert Durst pulled over Plaintiff's vehicle and searched Plaintiff. Although Plaintiff complied with the officers' requests and the officers did not recover any illegal drugs or contraband, Plaintiff was unlawfully handcuffed and arrested. Plaintiff was held approximately 6 hours in custody at Bronx County Central Booking. Defendant officers provided the DA's office with false, misleading or incomplete information such as that Plaintiff was in possession of marijuana.
On August 25, 2016, Plaintiff was arraigned in Bronx County Criminal Court and charged with crimes he did not commit - Resisting Arrest and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. O...