Edwin Villanueva

Badge #5905, Hispanic Male, 37
Detective Grade 3 at Force Investigation Division since April 2024, active
Also served at Firearms Suppression Section, Narcotics Borough Queens North, 25th Precinct
Service started January 2012, made $168,000 last year, Tax #952324

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) (2)
Abuse of Authority: Stop (2)

Lawsuit settlements:
$25,000   Hagan, Desean vs Police Officer Villanueva, Edwin, 2019 SDNY SDNY 19CV03746
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Complaints

3 Complaints
6 Allegations
4 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Exonerated
1 Unfounded

Complaint #201510484, December 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201410738, October 2014
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201407529, July 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Female, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Female, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #201510484, December 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male Unfounded
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201410738, October 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Black Male, 38 Exonerated
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Complaint #201407529, July 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Female, 56 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Female, 56 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $25,000 total settlements.

Hagan, Desean vs Police Officer Villanueva, Edwin
Case # 19CV03746, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 29, 2019, ended October 1, 2019
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 28, 2016, plaintiff was arrested by NYPD officers after P.O. Edwin Villanueva falsely accused plaintiff of exposing himself in public. On April 28, 2016, Villanueva provided further false information to the District Attorney’s Office regarding the alleged incident. On November 2, 2016, plaintiff was found not guilty.

Mcrae, Ashine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03103, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 4, 2017
Complaint