Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Michael C. Abbruzzese
Badge #3668,
White Male
Detective Grade 3 at 47th Precinct Detective Squad since February 2023
Also served at
47th Precinct
Service
started January 2014,
made $178,000 last year,
Tax #955701
Discipline Cases:
Case: 2022-26117
Closed: 10/20/2022
Case: 2022-26118
Closed: 10/18/2022
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Lawsuit Settlements:
$27,500 Young, Marlon vs City of Ny, et al., 2021 BCSC BCSC 806210/2021E
$145,000 Almanzar, Baldwin vs City of Ny, et al., 2021 SDNY SDNY 20CV11021
$105,000 Bah, Mariama, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 026209/2019E
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$27,500 Young, Marlon vs City of Ny, et al., 2021 BCSC BCSC 806210/2021E
$145,000 Almanzar, Baldwin vs City of Ny, et al., 2021 SDNY SDNY 20CV11021
$105,000 Bah, Mariama, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 026209/2019E
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Complaints
3
Complaints
4
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Exonerated
1
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202501013,
January 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202002820,
April 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201902427,
March 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202501013, January 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Female, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202002820, April 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 40-44 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Black Male, 40-44 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201902427, March 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 26 | 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.
'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: 2022-26117
Closed: 10/20/2022
Case Details:
- Violated patrol rules.
- Wrongfully searched an individual known to the Department.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B
Case: 2022-26118
Closed: 10/18/2022
Case Details:
- Failed to activate their body worn camera.
- Failed to make required entries in Department logs.
- Failed to prepare required reports.
Recommendation: Other
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $277,500 total settlements.Young, Marlon vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 806210/2021E, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 10, 2021, ended October 23, 2024
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 1, 2019, Plaintiff was not driving, but just standing beside his legally parked car on the street, when several police officers, including PO Michael Abbruzzese, approached Plaintiff and told him to provide his identification. Plaintiff asked why he must provide it. In response, POs handcuffed and arrested Plaintiff. POs told him he was being arrested because “you are not identifying yourself.” PO Abbruzzese told DA that he observed Plaintiff driving at a high rate of speed and passing through multiple red lights. As a result, Plaintiff was maliciously persecuted and incarcerated for approximately 24 hours. All charges against Plaintiff were dismissed and sealed on November 21, 2019.
Almanzar, Baldwin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 20CV11021, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 14, 2021, ended May 4, 2022
$145,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 4, 2020, plaintiff Abelson participated in a Mott Haven protest after the killing of George Floyd. Plaintiff was caught in a barricade when officers told him and others in the front to move, but there was no room for them to do so from others pressing forward. Officers mocked him and others by saying "they couldn't breathe." officers then begin to attack plaintiff, punching him in the eye and twisting his finger until they broke it. Another pulled down his mask and pepper-sprayed him. Plaintiff was then pulled over the barrier of bikes, thrown to the ground, hit with batons and kicked. His hands were then placed behind his back and an officer kneeled on his neck. He was then handcuffed with zip ties and...
Bah, Mariama, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026209/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 3, 2019, ended July 25, 2022
$105,000 Settlement