Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'OMB PEG Directive Closure': Due to citywide budget cuts, CCRB is no longer able to fully investigate certain cases within its jurisdiction and suspended investigating some types of complaints.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $66,000 total settlements.
Knight, Tahje vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 810019/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 29, 2023
Daniels, Dante vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 808766/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 5, 2022
Meekins, Nikim vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 805550/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 27, 2021, ended October 4, 2021
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 8, 2020, Plaintiff was attending a vigil for his late brother. After he left the vigil to get more candles, Plaintiff was struck by an officer with a two-way radio. More officers surrounded him and were punching and wrenching his shoulders. Plaintiff was then handcuffed and placed into a car. Plaintiff was punched and slapped in police vehicle.Plaintiff was detained then admitted to a hospital due to his injuries sustained including a fractured wrist and a gash in his head. There were no charges filed against plaintiff.
Smith, Brandon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV09857,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 1, 2020, ended November 17, 2021
$3,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 29, 2018, NYPD officers including Nestor Amarante Polanco #16064, Arnulfo Luciano #23097, and Elvis Duran broke into plaintiff's apartment without a warrant and beat him. Plaintiff was tightly handcuffed and taken to the precinct, where he was held for 24 hours before being released without charges.
Tumma, Jaden vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 032412/2020,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 23, 2020, ended September 28, 2022
$40,000 Settlement