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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $35,000 total settlements.
Lezama, Rocky, et al. vs City of Ny et al.
Case # 505789/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 24, 2023
Complaint
Description: On March 9, 2022, Plaintiff ROCKY LEZAMA was present in the vicinity of Remsen Avenue, between Avenue A and Church Avenue in Brooklyn, NY when he was assaulted, battered, shot with a taser, and wrongfully arrested and imprisoned by Defendant NYPD officer TEJADA (no first name provided) and a second unidentified officer referred to as officer "BRAVO." The complaint does not specify the length of Plaintiff's detention or the nature of the injuries Plaintiff sustained but does state that all charges were "resolved in favor of Plaintiff." Plaintiff's wife LATOYA LEZAMA is a party to the complaint because she is claiming damages for loss of consortium and the companionship of her husband.
Lezama, Rocky, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 530164/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 19, 2022, ended February 24, 2025
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 9. 2022. P.O. Bravo and P.O. Tejeda approached the lawfully present Plaintiff at Remsen Avenue between A and Church Avenue in Kings County and assaulted, battered, shot with a taser, arrested, imprisoned, and maliciously prosecuted the Plaintiff.
