Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $35,000 total settlements.
Baptiste, Marlene, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 528449/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 8, 2021
Chapman, Marvey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 502957/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 9, 2021
Velez, Frankie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 525017/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 22, 2020, ended September 28, 2022
$20,000 Settlement
Long, Norman vs Police Officers Alerte, Richard, et al.
Case # 19CV06217,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 19, 2019, ended March 20, 2020
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 6, 2018, NYPD Officers executed a search warrant at 487 Carlton Avenue, Apt. 25K, where Mr. Norman Long lives with roommates. Mr. Long was arrested for possession of a small amount of oxycodone, even though the oxycodone was prescribed to him by a doctor and therefore in his possession lawfully. The Officers unreasonably used force while arresting Mr. Long. At no point did Mr. Long resist arrest. During the execution of the warrant, the Officers also seized around $5,000 from Mr. Long's closet. Mr. Long was arraigned and released on his own recognizance. Mr. Long returned to court four times and each time entered a not-guilty plea. Mr. Long moved to suppress the evidence recovered from the search by cha...