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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $55,000 total settlements.
Raza, Syed vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 809126/2026,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 29, 2026
Graham, Clifton, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 507523/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 27, 2020, ended January 21, 2021
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 20, 2019, in the vicinity of 5223 Broadway in Brooklyn, New York, plaintiff Graham and plaintiff Nunez drove to a deli to get food with their friend in the backseat. The plaintiffs were lawfully parked in front of the deli with valid driver's licenses and not committing any crimes. Defendant NYPD officers approached the plaintiff's vehicle without probable cause and requested license and registration. After obeying aggressive orders to exit the vehicle, the officers placed both of them in handcuffs and put them in a police vehicle. They were transported to the 50th precinct and the District Attorney was provided with false and misleading information. All charges were subsequently dropped.
Tejada, Ariel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023780/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 14, 2018, ended October 2, 2018
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 29, 2016, plaintiff was driving in a vehicle on the exit of an expressway when defendant P.O.s stopped him. Defendant P.O.s proceeded to question, frisk and search plaintiff without reasonable suspicion or probable cause. Plaintiff was then transported to the precinct and released from custody after 5 hours. Defendant P.O. provided the District Attorney's Office with false/misleading/incomplete information. Plaintiff was charged with several crimes,
