Substantiated Allegations:
Discourtesy: Word
Discourtesy: Word
Luis A. Cruz
Badge #5460,
Hispanic Male
Detective Specialist at 46th Precinct since September 2014
Service
started July 2006,
made $212,000 last year,
Tax #941601
Lawsuit Settlements:
$3,500 Riley, Clayton vs City of Ny, et al., 2024 SDNY SDNY 24CV04732
$15,500 Grullon, Ashley vs City of Ny, et al., 2023 BCSC BCSC 810556/2023E
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$3,500 Riley, Clayton vs City of Ny, et al., 2024 SDNY SDNY 24CV04732
$15,500 Grullon, Ashley vs City of Ny, et al., 2023 BCSC BCSC 810556/2023E
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Complaints
5
Complaints
8
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1
Complainant Uncooperative
2
Exonerated
1
Unsubstantiated
2
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202206508,
September 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202004677,
June 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A |
Complaint #202001102,
January 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Female, 18 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search of recording device |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 23 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201503359,
April 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 31 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201003289,
March 2010
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202206508, September 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202004677, June 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Male, 21-24 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202001102, January 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Female, 18 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Search of recording device | Black Male, 23 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201503359, April 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Male, 31 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201003289, March 2010 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Force: Physical force | Exonerated | |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Exonerated | |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
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.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case: 2022-24673
Closed: 6/16/2022
Case Details:
- Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Lawsuits
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $19,000 total settlements.Strachan, Oma vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 808083/2026E, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 29, 2026
Riley, Clayton vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV04732, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 8, 2024, ended March 17, 2025
$3,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 20, 2022, at E. Fordham Rd and Valentine Ave, Bronx, NY, plaintiff was walking to a sneaker store. While walking, plaintiff was grabbed by defendants. Defendants tightly handcuffed plaintiff with his hands behind his back. Defendant officers subjected plaintiff to an illegal search. Defendants forcibly placed plaintiff inside their police vehicle and transported him to the 46th Precinct. Defendants subjected plaintiff to an illegal search but did not recover any contraband. Defendants continued to detain plaintiff. After a lengthy period of time, plaintiff was issued a DAT. Defendants met with Bronx prosecutors and falsely stated plaintiff committed crimes. Defendants later forwarded falsified police re...
Grullon, Ashley vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 810556/2023E, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 11, 2023, ended October 10, 2024
$15,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 28, 2023, Detective Lius Cruz (Tax No. 941601) and other police officers, absent of an arrest warrant, stopped, search, grabbed, assulted, battered, and detained plaintiff in an aggressive and excessive manner.
Scott, William vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 805335/2021E, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 19, 2021
Complaint
Description: On July 18, 2017, P.O. CRUZ, ARIAS, JOHN, or JANE DOE unlawfully seized Plaintiff even though they did not observe him commit any crimes and had no probable cause or reasonable justification. P.O. CRUZ, ARIAS, JOHN, or JANE DOE violently grabbed and contorted Plaintiff’s arms behind his back and applied metal handcuffs to his writs in an excessively tight fashion. P.O. CRUZ, ARIAS, JOHN, or JANE DOE had no probable cause or reasonable suspicion to justify their stop, seizure, search, questioning, detention, or arrest of the Plaintiff. P.O. CRUZ, ARIAS, JOHN, or JANE DOE unlawfully held the Plaintiff in police custody for approximately 7 days. P.O. CRUZ, ARIAS, JOHN, or JANE DOE unjustifiably and unlawfully targ...
Nelson, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV10066, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 12, 2016, ended November 14, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint, Original Complaint
Description: Defendant officers entered Plaintiff's apartment and arrested him in connection with a robbery that happened 4 months earlier. Plaintiff was brought to the 46th Precinct, interviewed, and charged with Robbery in the 2nd and 3rd degrees, Petit Larceny, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 5th Degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. All charges were later dismissed by the DA.