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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $82,500 total settlements.
Soto, Joel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 527127/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 30, 2019, ended June 13, 2023
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 26 and 27, 2018, Joel Soto was approached by NYPD officers, including Officers James Gilson, Wilfredo Burgos, and Daniel Hogan, without any probable cause. On the first day, the officers demanded that Soto exit his vehicle without providing a legal reason, causing him to flee in fear for his safety. The following morning, the same officers unlawfully entered Soto's residence without a warrant, handcuffed, searched, and arrested him. During the arrest, the officers used excessive force, including punching and kicking Soto while he was in handcuffs, resulting in injuries such as contusions, abrasions, and severe sprains. Soto was wrongfully detained for three days, during which the officers fabricate...
Bell, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02250,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 11, 2013, ended July 25, 2013
$2,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 27, 2012, plaintiff was approached on the street by 3 officers and thrown against the window. Plaintiff was then searched without cause and was asked "where are the drugs." Plaintiff tried to explain to the officers that they had the wrong person, but was placed under arrest for Criminal Trespass. Plaintiff then spent 3 hours in a police van with others who were similarly arrested before he was taken to the precinct. All charges against Plaintiff were dismissed about a year later.
Caceras v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV08134,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$50,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation