Pegeen M. Silva

Lieutenant at Narcotics Borough Brooklyn South since March 2023, active
Also served at Detective Borough Brooklyn South, 102nd Precinct, 101st Precinct
Service started July 2004, made $175,000 last year, Tax #935606
White Female

Lawsuit settlements:
$15,000   Phillips, Thomas vs City of New York, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 17CV03876
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Complaints

3 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201110155, July 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Female, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201010601, July 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200700057, December 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Asian Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201110155, July 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Female, 21 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201010601, July 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 21 Complainant Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 21 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #200700057, December 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Asian Male, 34 Unsubstantiated
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Conclusion Meanings:

'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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $15,000 total settlements.

Walters, Karl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 522417/2019, Supreme Court - Kings, January 14, 2020

Phillips, Thomas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03876, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 7, 2017, ended June 28, 2018
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 27, 2016, Plaintiff was inside a private residence belonging to his girlfriend in Brooklyn, New York. Plaintiff had just arrived at the residence and did not know the other people present, other than his girlfriend. NYPD officers, wearing riot gear, with guns and shields drawn, entered the residence without warning. The officers searched and handcuffed Plaintiff, and then held him down at gunpoint. Plaintiff was taken into custody with the other people present in the home and charged with two counts related to drug possession. Plaintiff was kept in custody for approximately 24 hours. Plaintiff eventually accepted ACD for the charges, maintaining his innocence throughout his court appearances.

Lowe et al v. New York City et al
Case # 17CV00906, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were visiting an individual when 7 officers broke into the apartment without warning and without warrant. Plaintiffs were searched and handcuffed at gun point without their consent and were transported to the 71st precinct. Plaintiff Lowe was given a DAT and released whereas plaintiff Roach was ROR two days later. Both were charged with possession of a controlled substance. Plaintiffs Lowe and Roach both accepted ACD for the charge.