Matthew J. Regina

Badge #2389, White Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at Narcotics Borough Staten Island
Service started July 2002, ended May 2022, Tax #931019

Lawsuit settlements:
$3,675,000   Fraser, Jawaun vs City of New York, et al., 2020 SDNY SDNY 20CV04926
$35,000   Berger, Bart vs City of New York, et al., 2020 RCSC RCSC 150128/2020
$5,000   Trejo, Alejandro vs City of New York, et al., 2017 SDNY SDNY 17CV00960
$1,000   Ransom, Anthony vs Miller, Jason, et al., 2015 SDNY SDNY 15CV10028
$14,000   Boyd et al v. City Of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 10CV02096
$10,000   Hackshaw v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 10CV06005
$17,500   Bell et al v. City Of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 11CV01885
$37,500   Canelo v. City Of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 11CV00052
$50,000   Stewart v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 12CV00750
$62,500   Drennon et al v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 05CV02486
$22,500   Hogarth v. The City of New York, EDNY EDNY 05CV04850
$15,000   Butler v. The City of New York, EDNY EDNY 09CV02559
$10,000   Molina v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 10CV01370
$10,000   Peterson v. Regina et al, SDNY SDNY 10CV01692
$25,000   Baynes v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 12CV05903
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Complaints

13 Complaints
23 Allegations
0 Substantiated
3 Complainant Uncooperative
5 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
12 Unsubstantiated
2 Victim Unidentified

Complaint #201801771, March 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Victim Unidentified
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Victim Unidentified
additional details

Complaint #201509427, August 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #201403135, March 2014
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 65
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #201303681, April 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 52
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #201105968, May 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: White Male, 48
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: White Male, 48
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #201100127, January 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Female, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Female, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #201003866, March 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #201001722, January 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #200915732, October 2009
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200716242, November 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 12
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #200712227, August 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #200610455, August 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show search warrant
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
additional details

Complaint #200604790, April 2006
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #201801771, March 2018
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Victim Unidentified
Force: Physical force Victim Unidentified
additional details
Complaint #201509427, August 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 40 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #201403135, March 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 65 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201303681, April 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 52 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #201105968, May 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) White Male, 48 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Stop White Male, 48 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201100127, January 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Female, 23 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Female, 23 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #201003866, March 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 49 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 49 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #201001722, January 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 37 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #200915732, October 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 26 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Hispanic Male, 26 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #200716242, November 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 12 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #200712227, August 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Hispanic Male, 39 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #200610455, August 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show search warrant Hispanic Female, 45 Unfounded
additional details
Complaint #200604790, April 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 28 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Female, 39 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Hispanic Female, 39 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 39 Unsubstantiated
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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.
'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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Lawsuits

Named in 17 known lawsuits, $3,990,000 total settlements.

Fraser, Jawaun vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV04926, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 7, 2020, ended June 26, 2023
$3,675,000 Settlement
Complaint

Berger, Bart vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150128/2020, Supreme Court - Richmond, March 5, 2020, ended August 17, 2020
$35,000 Settlement

Trejo, Alejandro vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV00960, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 13, 2017, ended November 21, 2017
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was planning to meet a friend in Union Square Park when his phone died. He went to a free phone-charging station. Two other men were also using the charging station at that time, and one man offered to sell the plaintiff beer. The plaintiff declined his offer. Police officer then approached the charging station and searched through their bags and their clothing. Officers found marijuana in the plaintiff's bag and arrested him. Plaintiff was ultimately accused of selling marijuana, and was charged with crim sale of marijuana.

Ransom, Anthony vs Miller, Jason, et al.
Case # 15CV10028, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 23, 2015, ended October 2, 2016
$1,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was falsely arrested by defendant officers and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, criminal possession in the 5th degree and criminal sale in the 4th degree.

Boyd et al v. City Of New York et al
Case # 10CV02096, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$14,000 Settlement
Stipulation, Complaint

Hackshaw v. City of New York et al
Case # 10CV06005, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$10,000 Settlement
Stipulation, Amended Complaint

Bell et al v. City Of New York et al
Case # 11CV01885, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$17,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Stipulation

Canelo v. City Of New York et al
Case # 11CV00052, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$37,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Stipulation

Walker v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV00385, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Judgment (of Settlement), First Amended Complaint

Stewart v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV00750, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$50,000 Settlement
12-cv-00750-PKC-CLP.pdf

Savarese v. City of New York et al
Case # 17CV07429, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: While in custody at the 120th Precinct, Plaintiff was unjustifiably assaulted by Defendant Officers. Plaintiff had to be immediately hospitalized as a result of the assault.

Drennon et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 05CV02486, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$62,500 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation, Stipulation

Hogarth v. The City of New York
Case # 05CV04850, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$22,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint, Stipulation

Butler v. The City of New York
Case # 09CV02559, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was charged with criminal trespass while waiting in the lobby of a building for his foster mother's son. Charges were eventually dismissed

Molina v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV01370, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$10,000 Settlement
Stipulation, Amended Complaint

Peterson v. Regina et al
Case # 10CV01692, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$10,000 Settlement
Stipulation

Baynes v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV05903, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Stipulation