Joel E. Espinosa

Joel E. Espinosa

Joel E. Espinosa
Badge #2862, Hispanic Male
Sergeant at Patrol Borough Bronx since April 2023, active
Service started July 2008, made $132,000 last year, Tax #947647

Complaints

3 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complaint Withdrawn
3 Exonerated

Complaint #202100039, December 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 67
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201510472, December 2015
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200916501, October 2009
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202100039, December 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Female, 67 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201510472, December 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black, 29 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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Complaint #200916501, October 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 33 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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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.

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Lawsuits

Pinero, Nelson vs Officer Burbran, Pierre, Shield #830, et al.
Case # 18CV04698, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 18, 2019, ended September 16, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On March 18, 2018, plaintiff was illegally stopped without reason and falsely arrested. He was approached by defendants-Officers Burbran Pierre, Michael Brenner, Gene Ruda (Shield No. 954303), and Joel Espinosa while in his vehicle, and asked to step out of the vehicle. Officer Pierre punched Plaintiff six times in the face, causing serious injury. Plaintiff was never read his rights. Plaintiff did not receive proper medical treatment for his injuries in pre-trial detention.

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