Ronnie H. Caraccioli

Badge #2152, Hispanic Male
Former Police Officer at 28th Precinct
Service started January 2005, ended January 2022, Tax #936301

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force (2)
Abuse of Authority: Electronic device information deletion
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Abuse of Authority: Search of recording device
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest

Lawsuit Settlements:
$150,000   Borges, Elizabeth vs City of New York, et al., 2018 NYCSC NYCSC 156018/2018
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Complaints

6 Complaints
17 Allegations
6 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
5 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1 Closed - Pending Litigation
1 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Exonerated
2 Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
1 Unfounded
5 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202104206, July 2021
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202006102, September 2020
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
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Complaint #201809996, December 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Electronic device information deletion
Complainant: Black Female, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Female, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Complainant: Black Female, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of recording device
Complainant: Black Female, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201706351, August 2017
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: White Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: White Female, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Female, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Female, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: White Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Guilty after trial-PC Approved, August 23, 2021
Penalty: Suspension 10 days / Forfeit vacation 15 days
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201403533, April 2014
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200709721, July 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202104206, July 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nonlethal restraining device Black Male, 25-29 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202006102, September 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 40-44 Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Male, 40-44 Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
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Complaint #201809996, December 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Electronic device information deletion Black Female, 50 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Female, 50 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Force: Physical force Black Female, 50 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Black Female, 50 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Search of recording device Black Female, 50 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201706351, August 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word White Male, 23 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) White Male, 23 Unsubstantiated
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) White Female, 25 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Word White Female, 25 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force White Female, 25 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest White Male, 23 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word White Male, 23 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Guilty after trial-PC Approved, August 23, 2021
Penalty: Suspension 10 days / Forfeit vacation 15 days
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201403533, April 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 34 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200709721, July 2007
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Exonerated
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct 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' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $150,000 total settlements.

Thomas, Jamel vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 158879/2023, Supreme Court - New York, November 20, 2023
Complaint
Description: On September 7, 2020 Plaintiff, Mr. Jamel Thomas was lawfully present in his vehicle driving on the street in the vicinity of 141 Central Park North, County, City, State of New York. Plaintiff was driving when he came upon traffic blocking the road and lawfully inquired to Defendants, RONNIE CARACCIOLI (“CARACCIOLI”), Defendants, JOHN or JANE DOE 1-10, as to why there was blockage on the streetway. Defendants then illegally approached Plaintiff and falsely accused him of the criminal offense of driving while under the influence, and demanded that he exit his vehicle, without probable cause. Defendants unlawfully searched plaintiff, and then applied excessively tight handcuffs on him. Defendants then placed Pla...

Borges, Elizabeth vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 156018/2018, Supreme Court - New York, June 28, 2018, ended October 21, 2019
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 1, 2017 defendant NYPD officer Ronnie Caraccioli assaulted and battered plaintiff using unnecessary and excessive force, causing several physical injuries. Plaintiff was then unlawfully detained, arrested and imprisoned by NYPD officers including Caraccioli, and was mistreated while in custody, causing further injuries.

Carter, David vs P.O. Caraccioli, Ronnie, et al.
Case # 12CV06723, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 28, 2012, ended June 21, 2013
Zero Disposition

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