Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $8,400 total settlements.
Bryan, Sheena & Hammond, Von vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 519714/2025,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 1, 2025
Smith, Ramsey vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV04157,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 27, 2021, ended July 10, 2023
$8,400 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 15, 2019 PO Leo Bonacasa, Aleksandar Todoroski, and Sgt Ryan Madhoo executed a warrant to search Plaintiff Ramsey Smith's apt on the basis of a fire that they had inculpatory evidence showing his involvement in a fire that had occurred 24 hours earlier on the roof of the building. The NYPD converted approximately $18k in cash of the $30k they confiscated, and arrested Plaintiff for possession of marijuana (dismissed March 2020).