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.
'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.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $126,400 total settlements.
Steward, St. Clair vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 714217/2019,
Supreme Court - Queens, August 20, 2019, ended April 11, 2021
$125,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff St. Clair Steward served over two and a half months on Rikers Island after being wrongfully arrested and charged with an attempted murder he did not commit.
On January 30th, 2018, K.W. was sitting in his car in Queens when an unknown perpetrator approached him and asked for directions accompanied by Gregory Campbell, who bore a firearm. Campbell fired the gun twice at K.W., striking the car door, though K.W. could not clearly see the shooter.
NYPD officers take DNA samples from the scene of the crime; officers Michael Cerullo, Christopher Dantonio, and Charles Venticinque interviewed K.W. and solicit mug shot identifications, which produce 2788 potential matches. Plaintiff St. Clair Steward is selec...
Torres, Angel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV00066,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 4, 2019, ended November 20, 2020
$1,400 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 14, 2016, at 11:45pm, burglars broke into the home of Plaintiff's neighbor. Canvassing the scene, Defendants Det. Colin Sparks & Det. Michael Cerullo spoke with Plaintiff, who informed them that he had worked from 9pm-4:30am that night and therefore had no personal knowledge of the burglary. On October 27, 2016, Defendants Sparks & Cerullo returned to Plaintiff's residence while he was at work, leaving a message with his mother to have him report to the 105th Precinct. When Plaintiff complied, he was searched, seized, & arrested by Defendants Sparks & Cerullo (approved by Defendant Lt. Stephen Faber). Plaintiff was detained for 22 days, until November 17, 2016.
On November 17, 2016, Plaintiff was at...
Furrs, Davian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 711065/2018,
Supreme Court - Queens, July 24, 2018
Complaint
Description: On July 9, 2014, Plaintiff was wrongfully and falsely arrested, detained and imprisoned, without any right or grounds. Defendants made false accusations to prosecute Plaintiff until charges were dismissed on April 26, 2017. As a result, Plaintiff was injured in mind and body.
Miller, Lillian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 707329/2016,
Supreme Court - Queens, June 23, 2016
Complaint
Description: On May 21, 2014, at 114-16 157th St, Jamaica NY, defendants entered plaintiff's home. While entering plaintiff's home, defendants broke the door down. Defendants entered the apartment with shields and helmets and guns drawn. Plaintiff was not free to disregard defendant's questions, walk away or leave the scene. Plaintiff was in her home sleeping when she was awakened by officers in her home screaming "hands up!, hands up!". Plaintiff complied and got out of her bed with her hands up. Defendant slammed plaintiff to the ground. Plaintiff struggled to stand up. Defendant grabbed plaintiff by the arm and yanked her off the ground. An officer handcuffed plaintiff. Plaintiff was taken downstairs. Plaintiff asked off...