Greg Vallerugo

Badge #2315, White Male
Former Sergeant at Auto Crime
Service started September 2000, ended October 2020, Tax #927621

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Stop (2)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search

Lawsuit settlements:
$15,002   Goldring, James, et al. vs Detective Zumo, Jason, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV04861
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Complaints

6 Complaints
12 Allegations
5 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
3 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Exonerated
6 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201303006, April 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 52
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201112309, September 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-SOL
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201105413, April 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201104848, April 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #201010810, August 2010
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200808167, June 2008
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201303006, April 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 52 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201112309, September 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 17 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Female, 35 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Male, 17 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-SOL
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201105413, April 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 27 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 27 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201104848, April 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 16 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 16 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 35 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 35 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #201010810, August 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Female, 40 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200808167, June 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 46 Exonerated
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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.
'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.


Lawsuits

Goldring, James, et al. vs Detective Zumo, Jason, et al.
Case # 14CV04861, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 15, 2014, ended February 14, 2015
$15,002 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 25, 2012, Plaintiff James Goldring possessed two unlicensed rifles and one unlicensed shotgun. He accidentally shot his 4 year old. He alleges that NYPD police officers unlawfully searched his premises and destroyed items when he had not consented. Subsequently in July, NYPD Officers Gonzalez, Hospedales, Perullo, Rivera, Ripa, Stallone, Cruz, Kerny, and Post harassed him, his customers, and his business by issuing a large number of minor or nonexistent violations.

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter references additional lawsuits 11CV5385, 12CV5931