Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'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.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $55,000 total settlements.
Funn, Christine O/b/o M., D. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV06132,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 6, 2025
Holley, Eddie vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV02883,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 26, 2025, ended March 12, 2026
$25,000 Settlement
Coleman, Tyrone vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 514573/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 11, 2024
Complaint
Description: On June 27, 2023 Plaintiff was lawfully present at or about 233 Sands Street, Brooklyn when POs Luis Sandres, Mohammad Abdelfattah, Alex Ramos, and other unknown POs approached Plaintiff and pushed, punched, and kicked Plaintiff. Plaintiff was then forcefully placed in tight handcuffs and transported to a holding cell, where he was denied timely medical attention but was ultimately transported to the hospital for his injuries. He was then returned to his cell and released at 4:00 AM on June 28, 2023. The POs created and submitted a erroneous police report in an effort to cover up the incident and initiate a prosecution in batch faith. The baseless criminal charges were issued at approximately 10:30 PM on June 2...
Best, Lamel vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 510562/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 18, 2024
Complaint
Description: On January 14, 2023, plaintiff was lawfully present in the lobby of 330 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY when Defendants arrested and assaulted him. Defendants violently seized Plaintiff and handcuffed him in an unnecessarily and excessively tight manner. Plaintiff was detained overnight and released without charges.
White, Tarari vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506682/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 10, 2015, ended January 6, 2016
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 4, 2014, at approximately 4:30 p.m., at 60 Kingsland Avenue in Brooklyn, Plaintiff went to visit his aunt in the same housing complex he lives in. While Plaintiff was walking up the stairs, NYPD Officer Jesse Mentzel, Officer Alex Ramos, and several unidentified police officers ran past him while chasing men. Plaintiff’s aunt was not home. On Plaintiff’s way out of the building, he felt someone grab his shoulder; he was worried it was one of the men being chased by the officers, so he brushed him off and kept walking. Unbeknownst to Plaintiff, this person was an officer in plainclothes. The officer pushed Plaintiff through a door and his head hit a scaffolding pole. A different officer then slammed him...
