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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $42,500 total settlements.
Mercer, Durwin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02543,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 2, 2015, ended January 18, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Castro falsely arrested plaintiff and accused him of Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, and leaving the scene of an accident . Castro falsely completed a sworn statement stating that the plaintiff admitted that he was involved in the incident . Charges dismissed due to failure of speedy trial
Henningham, Chazak vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022096/2014E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 13, 2014, ended July 29, 2015
$5,000 Settlement
Otero, Timothy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01710,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 12, 2014, ended September 19, 2014
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 24, 2013, plaintiff was sleeping at his grandparents' home in the Bronx when NYPD officers, including PO Samuel Castro, knocked down the front door with their guns drawn, verbally abused plaintiff, then roughly handcuffed and falsely arrested him without a warrant or probable cause. They transported him to the precinct and then to Central Booking, and remained in custody for 48 hours.
Plaintiff had to appear in court three times until the case was dismissed on October 18, 2013.
Merizalde, Johhny vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 159812/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, December 16, 2013, ended September 5, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 23, 2012, Plaintiff was employed as a tow truck operator by CNC
Wreckers. CNC Wreckers had a contract to provide towing services to Pathmark Supermarket, 410 W. 207 St., NY, NY. Pathmark has a parking lot that permits only its customers to use the lot. The lot had visible signs indicating non-customers who parked their vehicles in the lot would have their vehicles towed. Plaintiff was notified by Pathmark asst mgr Jones there was a vehicle illegally parked in the lot. Jones directed Plaintiff to tow the vehicle and provided an authorization form to tow. Plaintiff towed the vehicle to the 34th precinct. The vehicle owner reported the car missing from the parking lot. Defendant Castro was assigned to in...