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.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $30,000 total settlements.
Smith, Kenneth vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09069,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 20, 2014, ended September 19, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On Feb. 16, 2012, Plaintiff Smith was walking near 225 Park Hill Ave. in Richmond County (Staten Island). He was not acting suspiciously and did not possess any contraband or controlled substances. At this point, officers approached, accosted, and arrested plaintiff. He was taken to 120th Precinct and then holding cells at 67 Targee in Staten Island. Defendant Officers imprisoned Smith for over 30 hours after his arrest. The charges against Smith were dismissed after his arraignment.
While the plaintiff was being held, his designated “ arresting officer” , Daniel Pantelo, with the acquiescence of other defendants, misrepresented facts in the police reports and other documents that the plaintiff had committed ...
Walker, Rylawn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00808,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 19, 2014, ended October 7, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint,
Amended Complaint and Stipulation
Description: On or about February 16, 2012, Plaintiff was in Richmond County, New York. Plaintiff was approached by officers of the New York City Police Department and was accosted, falsely arrested, and falsely imprisoned. Plaintiff was incarcerated for about 24 hours and was charged with violation of New York State Penal Law 221.10 and 221.05. On or about February 17, 2012, the criminal matter was dismissed and sealed before Judge Alan Meyer in the Criminal Court of the City of New York & County of Richmond.
Collins, Darren, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03534,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 27, 2013, ended January 9, 2014
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On March 22, 2012, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Plaintiffs Darren Collins and Tommy Rice, while lawfully seated as passengers in a vehicle in Staten Island, New York, were subjected to an unlawful traffic stop by NYPD officers, including Officer Daniel Pantaleo. The officers demanded identification and vehicle registration, which Plaintiffs complied with. Nevertheless, the officers ordered both Plaintiffs out of the vehicle. Both Plaintiffs were handcuffed and strip-searched in public. They were then transported to the 120th precinct and were subject to a second humiliating strip search. Charges were filed against Plaintiffs based on false allegations from Officer Pantaleo. The charges against Plaintiff C...