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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
Neale, Ajaya vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 705806/2021,
Supreme Court - Queens, March 15, 2021, ended March 24, 2023
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On July 30, 2014, Defendant POs unlawfully stopped, questioned, searched, arrested, and detained Plaintiff in the vicinity of Queens Borough Hall on the basis of his race, religion, national origin, or skin color. Defendant POs falsely accused Plaintiff of criminal acts including murder, possession of a weapon, and reckless endangerment. Defendant POs never observed Plaintiff in possession of a firearm or illegal weapon and never observed Plaintiff firing gunshots. No DNA or other evidence ever linked Plaintiff to any firearm used in connection with the
above stated nor any other criminal act. Following the arrest, Defendant POs signed a criminal complaint that included the false allegations, prepared an undul...
Osorio, Dawn, vs City of New York, et al.
Supreme Court - Queens, May 2, 2017, ended February 4, 2019
Administrative Closing
Mcneil, Preston vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158985/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, September 1, 2015
Complaint
Description: On or about September 3, 2014, Plaintiff was removed from a private residence and arrested by Defendants New York City Police Department Officers Jessica Romance and John Doe 1-10. They took Plaintiff to the 113th Precinct where he was searched, detained, and interrogated, and then later to Central Booking. Defendant P.O. Jessica Romance completed a false or misleading accusatory instrument against Plaintiff. Plaintiff was detained at Riker's Island from September 4, 2014 to October 2, 2014, and all charges were dismissed on or about November 18, 2014. Plaintiff sustained physical, mental, and emotional injuries.