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.
Further details on conclusions.
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