Adrian Mendez
Badge #5898,
Hispanic Male
Police Officer at 34th Precinct since April 2023
Service
started October 2022,
made $89,200 last year,
Tax #975421
Complaints
3
Complaints
9
Allegations
0
Substantiated
2
Closed - Pending Litigation
4
Complainant Unavailable
2
Unfounded
1
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202501103,
January 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #202407868,
August 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Sex Miscon (Humiliation: fail to cover) |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
| Complainant: | Female, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #202307802,
August 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Hit against inanimate object |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Allegation: | Force: Hit against inanimate object |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Complaint #202501103, January 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Hispanic Male, 25-29 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number | Hispanic Male, 25-29 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202407868, August 2024 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Complainant Unavailable | |
| Force: Physical force | Black Female, 25-29 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Abuse of Authority: Sex Miscon (Humiliation: fail to cover) | Black Female, 25-29 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera | Female, 25-29 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202307802, August 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Hit against inanimate object | Hispanic Male, 25-29 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Force: Hit against inanimate object | Hispanic Male, 25-29 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits.Fajarod, Omar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152715/2026, Supreme Court - New York, March 12, 2026
Melendez, Dennes vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 155579/2024, Supreme Court - New York, July 2, 2024
Complaint
Description: On July 7, 2023, plaintiff was lawfully in the vicinity of 199 Dyckman Street in Inwood when he was approached by Defendant NYPD Officers Adrian Mendez, Jordan Masiello, and other John Doe officers. The defendants, acting without probable cause, grabbed plaintiff and began to punch him in the face and body and strike him with their knees. They then handcuffed plaintiff so tightly it caused pain, and put him in a police vehicle, where they continued to pull on his arms repeatedly. Plaintiff was taken to the 34th Precinct, where he was kept in a holding cell. Defendants ignored repeated requests for medical help, before EMS finally helped plaintiff and took him to the hospital. After plaintiff was treated, he was...