William E. Balunas

William E. Balunas

William E. Balunas
Badge #179, White Male
Sergeant at Crime Control Strategies since September 2018
Also served at 6th Precinct
Service started February 1994, made $202,000 last year, Tax #905751

Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Unfounded

Complaint #202004267, June 2020
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201702528, March 2017
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202004267, June 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 55-59 Unfounded
additional details
Complaint #201702528, March 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Female Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Gray, Adam, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV06610, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 19, 2021
Complaint
Description: On May 30, 2020, plaintiff while in the street photographing, was forcibly pushed to the ground by P.O. Luigi Tirro. Plaintiff was then pulled from the sidewalk and restrained by Lieutenant Robert Cattani and PO Tirro. Plaintiff was t surrounded by officers including PO Nicholas Terrent and handcuffed. Plaintiff was then re-cuffed and detained by PO Leonel Girron and Adam Muniz. Plaintiff repeatedly explained that he was a member of the press and asked that defendants look at his credentials, to no avail. Lieutenant Daniel Gallagher was informed by plaintiff that he was a member of the press, but Lieutenant Gallagher ignored the statement and instructed that the plaintiff be taken away and charged. Inspect Sp...

Escoffier, Dana N. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03918, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 13, 2014