Triston J. Trunk

Triston J. Trunk

Triston J. Trunk
Badge #16809, Hispanic Male, 33
Police Officer at 103rd Precinct since May 2023, active
Service started January 2015, made $156,000 last year, Tax #958131

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Chokehold
Force: Physical force (2)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Discourtesy: Action
Discourtesy: Word

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-24542
Closed: 12/22/2022

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Lawsuit settlements:
$22,000   Chin, Deon, et Al vs Trunk, Tristan, et al., 2020 EDNY EDNY 20CV00591
$40,000   Richardson, Joshua vs City of New York, et al., 2019 KCSC KCSC 524839/2019
$12,500   Goldberg, Sydney vs City of New York, et al., 2019 KCSC KCSC 503972/2019
$15,000   Sylvester, Ronald vs City of New York, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 18CV06023
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Complaints

16 Complaints
47 Allegations
6 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
5 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
10 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Complaint Withdrawn
19 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
8 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202104502, August 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202101142, February 2021
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Black Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS
Complainant: Black Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Black Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: Black Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202006527, September 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202006753, September 2020
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201908274, September 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201904302, May 2019
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Offensive Language: Gender
Complainant: Black Female, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201903660, April 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: White Male, 87
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: White Male, 87
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201902939, March 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201807945, September 2018
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201808612, September 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show search warrant
Complainant: Black Female, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201805712, July 2018
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: Previously Adjudicated
Penalty: Closed Administratively (No penalty reported)
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201805518, July 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201710160, December 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #201708898, September 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Age 37
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Age 37
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Age 37
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201704036, February 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201602948, April 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #202104502, August 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 30-34 Exonerated
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Complaint #202101142, February 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Action Black Female, 30-34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS Black Female, 30-34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Black Female, 30-34 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Black Female, 30-34 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Female, 30-34 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202006527, September 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 21-24 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202006753, September 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 25-29 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 25-29 Exonerated
Force: Chokehold Black Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201908274, September 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Female Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Female Exonerated
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Complaint #201904302, May 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 38 Complainant Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 56 Complainant Uncooperative
Offensive Language: Gender Black Female, 56 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201903660, April 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises White Male, 87 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises White Male, 87 Exonerated
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Complaint #201902939, March 2019
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201807945, September 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 20 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 20 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 20 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Black Male, 20 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 20 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201808612, September 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show search warrant Black Female, 50 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 24 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Black Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201805712, July 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Action Black Male, 33 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 33 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Force: Physical force Black Male, 33 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: Previously Adjudicated
Penalty: Closed Administratively (No penalty reported)
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201805518, July 2018
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201710160, December 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 41 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 41 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 41 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Male, 41 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 41 Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #201708898, September 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Age 37 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Age 37 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Age 37 Exonerated
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Complaint #201704036, February 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 28 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 28 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 28 Exonerated
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Complaint #201602948, April 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 27 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 27 Complaint Withdrawn
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.


Discipline

Case: 2022-24542
Closed: 12/22/2022
Case Details:
  1. Pleaded Guilty: Made computer inquiries unrelated to official Department business.
Penalty: Vacation days (10 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 11 known lawsuits, $89,500 total settlements.

Ellington, Darius, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Supreme Court - Kings, June 8, 2023

Ellington, Darius, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 516687/2023, Supreme Court - Kings, June 8, 2023

Rivers, Antonio vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 503845/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, February 15, 2022

Rivers, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 503842/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, February 15, 2022

Simmons, Jameek vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 503843/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, February 15, 2022

Cannon, Russel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 529440/2021, Supreme Court - Kings, November 23, 2021

Gourick, Kisha & Kwabena vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 515975/2021, Supreme Court - Kings, July 1, 2021

Chin, Deon, et Al vs Trunk, Tristan, et al.
Case # 20CV00591, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 20, 2020, ended March 26, 2021
$22,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 19, 2019 officers entered Deon Chin's and Michael Howell's apartments to execute a search warrant for their husband/father. He was not in the building, and the warrant did not authorize his arrest. Officers found no illegal materials while searching the apartments however they arrested plaintiffs, detained them at the 63rd precinct, interrogated them, and then released them without charges. The subject of the search warrant was not arrested and no charges were filed against him after the events.

Richardson, Joshua vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 524839/2019, Supreme Court - Kings, November 13, 2019, ended December 20, 2021
$40,000 Settlement

Goldberg, Sydney vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 503972/2019, Supreme Court - Kings, February 22, 2019, ended December 3, 2019
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 7,2017 Office Trunk alleged that Plaintiff had trespassed and burglarized a location. Plaintiff was never seen by the officers or identified by anyone as having been at the residence. However, Officer Trunk and others illegally stopped and seized the plaintiff and placed in handcuffs. The officers then told the DA's office falsely that the Plaintiff had been observed committing a crime. After 2 hours, the Plaintiff was released and all charges were dismissed.

Sylvester, Ronald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV06023, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 5, 2018, ended May 2, 2019
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 21, 2017, plaintiff was walking alone on the sidewalk when defendant P.O. Adair approached him, pushed him and told him to walk the other way. Plaintiff asked the officer not to touch him as he had recently had surgery and continued walking. P.O. Adair tackled plaintiff from behind, causing him to fall to the ground. Other officers then grabbed plaintiff by his right arm and one punched plaintiff in his head. Plaintiff was then handcuffed too tightly and transported first to the precinct and later Central Booking where he was falsely charged with resisting arrest. All charges were ultimately dismissed.

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