Victor M. Lara

Badge #25333, Hispanic Male
Former Police Officer at Midtown South Precinct
Also served at 5th Precinct
Service started July 2002, ended June 2022, Tax #930533

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property

Complaints

2 Complaints
4 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Exonerated
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200307708, September 2003
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200307664, September 2003
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Charge Dismissed - DCT
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #200307708, September 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Black Male, 21 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200307664, September 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 24 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Black Male, 24 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Charge Dismissed - DCT
Penalty: No penalty
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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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Robinson, Bradley vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157761/2021, Supreme Court - New York, August 24, 2021

Akran v. City of New York
Case # 15CV08121, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was going to a concert when officers directed him to a different location. When Plaintiff arrived at that location defendant officers assaulted him using their batons. Charges against Plaintiff and their outcomes were not specified.