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.
'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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $25,000 total settlements.
Cowan, Edward vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 502354/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 15, 2022, ended June 29, 2022
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 16, 2019, defendants broke open the front door of of plaintiff's apartment, entered the apartment, searched plaintiff and his apartment (damaged property), and arrested plaintiff without just cause. Plaintiff was naked when defendants located him, pointed their guns at plaintiff and screamed at plaintiff to get down on the ground. Defendants handcuffed plaintiff and transported him to the 88th Precinct, and searched, fingerprinted, photographed, interrogated, and detained plaintiff in a filthy holding cell for many hours at the 88th Precinct. Plaintiff was transported to Kings County Central Booking after he was detained for many hours. The Kings County District Attorney’s Office declined to prosecut...
Suren, Ismael Joel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV02659,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 16, 2019, ended September 26, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On Feb 19, 2018, plaintiffs were at home when 14 police officers, without a warrant, broke into the apartment with guns drawn. Officers pointed their guns at plaintiff Edjar Joel Suren, who was 17, arrested him and placed him in handcuffs. Officers then grabbed plaintiff Lucia Santigao, 65, off her bed and handcuffed her. Officers then grabbed plaintiff Ismael Suren, Jr. and handcuffed him as well. Officers asked where the "guns and drugs" were, which plaintiffs denied having. They then asked where Nelson Santiago was, and plaintiff Lucia stated he did not live with her. Officers had her call Nelson and he came to the house, where plaintiff Nelson was then arrested and searched. Family members Edgardo Suren and...