Steven Caraballo

Steven Caraballo

Steven Caraballo
Badge #4947, Hispanic Male
Sergeant at 33rd Precinct since November 2023, active
Also served at 44th Precinct, 71st Precinct
Service started July 2012, made $124,000 last year, Tax #952545

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2021-24109
Closed: 2/17/2022

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Complaints

5 Complaints
11 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Closed - Pending Litigation
1 Complainant Unavailable
1 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Exonerated
4 Unfounded
1 Unsubstantiated
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202207368, October 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202107559, December 2021
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202201793, November 2021
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
additional details

Complaint #201903862, April 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #201709273, November 2017
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #202207368, October 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Male, 35-39 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Male, 35-39 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Other Male, 35-39 Unfounded
additional details
Complaint #202107559, December 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 18-20 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 18-20 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 18-20 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 18-20 Unfounded
Force: Restricted Breathing Black Male, 18-20 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #202201793, November 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 30-34 Closed - Pending Litigation
additional details
Complaint #201903862, April 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 45 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201709273, November 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 30 Complainant Unavailable
additional details

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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2021-24109
Closed: 2/17/2022
Case Details:
  1. Made computer inquiries unrelated to official Department business.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (3 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B


Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits.

Williams, Jermaine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 23CV01381, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 16, 2023
Complaint
Description: On November 28 2021, plaintiff Jermaine Williams was inside his vehicle when defendant officers Delarosa, Caraballo, Zahid, and Bhatti approached plaintiff in an unmarked car and instructed plaintiff to exit his vehicle. After plaintiff exited his vehicle, without justification or cause Defendants Delarosa, Caraballo, Zahid, and Bhatti arrested plaintiff by throwing him to the ground, handcuffing him, and punching him about the body. Defendant Delarosa then punched plaintiff in the face while plaintiff was immobile and handcuffed on the ground. Defendants Delarosa, Caraballo, Zahid, and Bhatt continued to assault plaintiff until plaintiff was rendered unconscious. Defendants then had plaintiff transported t...

Lewis, Ryan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 502134/2023, Supreme Court - Kings, January 24, 2023

Moran et al v. city of New York et al.
Case # 05CV01571, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Fifth Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were protesting on the street in union square where defendant officers arrested them with tight handcuffs. Plaintiffs were then sent to pier 57 where there were toxic chemicals exposed. Plaintiffs were charged with disorderly conduct and all the charges for all plaintiffs were either dismissed or issued adjournment contemplation of dismissal of their cases.

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter references additional CCRB complaint #201710429 and additional lawsuits 17CV5388, 13CV1006