Francis A. Pinales

Francis A. Pinales

Francis A. Pinales
Badge #7028, Hispanic Male
Detective Grade 3 at Criminal Intelligence Section since March 2023
Also served at 43rd Precinct
Service started January 2008, made $189,000 last year, Tax #946121

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card (4)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-26314
Closed: 10/18/2023
Case: 2022-26315
Closed: 5/3/2023
Case: 2020-22280
Closed: 7/7/2020

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$15,000   Johnson, Lamont vs City of New York, et al., 2020 BCSC BCSC 032480/2019E
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Complaints

5 Complaints
17 Allegations
7 Substantiated
5 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Exonerated
1 Unable to Determine
1 Unfounded
7 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202412659, December 2024
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #202003525, May 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Hispanic, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Age 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Age 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Charges not served
APU Case Status: Closed: Charges not served, July 15, 2023
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202003433, March 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201902317, March 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, May 23, 2023
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
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Complaint #201702606, April 2017
Allegation: Offensive Language: Ethnicity
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 57
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 57
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 57
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202412659, December 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Restricted Breathing Black Male, 45-49 Unable to Determine
Force: Physical force Black Male, 45-49 Unfounded
Force: Physical force Black Male, 45-49 Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #202003525, May 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Hispanic, 18-20 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Age 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Age 18-20 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 18-20 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Black Male, 18-20 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Charges not served
APU Case Status: Closed: Charges not served, July 15, 2023
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202003433, March 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Hispanic Male, 25-29 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 25-29 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201902317, March 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 22 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 22 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Hispanic Male, 22 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 22 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, May 23, 2023
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
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Complaint #201702606, April 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Ethnicity Hispanic Male, 57 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Other Hispanic Male, 57 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Male, 57 Unsubstantiated
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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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.


Discipline

Case: 2022-26314
Closed: 10/18/2023
Case Details:
  1. Violated patrol rules.
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications

Case: 2022-26315
Closed: 5/3/2023
Case Details:
  1. Failed to make required entries in Department logs.
Recommendation: Other

Case: 2020-22280
Closed: 7/7/2020
Case Details:
  1. Pleaded Guilty: Wrongful strip search of a person known to the Department.
Penalty: Vacation days (5 days)


Lawsuits

Johnson, Lamont vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 032480/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 17, 2020, ended August 31, 2023
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 17, 2018, Lamont Johnson was a passenger in a vehicle near 236th Street and Fox Street in the Bronx when NYPD Officer Pinales Francis (Shield No. 14791) allegedly stopped, handcuffed, and arrested him without probable cause. Officer Francis allegedly grabbed and pushed Mr. Johnson during the arrest, causing physical pain and emotional distress. Mr. Johnson was falsely charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, but the Bronx District Attorney declined to prosecute, and he was released the next day. Mr. Johnson claims the arrest was conducted to meet arrest quotas and that he suffered humiliation, fear, and ongoing psychological trauma.

Other Documents

NYPD Trial Decision 4/17/2018
Bronx DA Notified Officer List
Employment History Summary