Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Austin R. Masiello
Badge #3464,
Hispanic Male
Detective Grade 3 at Narcotics Borough Bronx North since May 2026
Also served at
Narcotics Borough Bronx,
34th Precinct
Service
started November 2020,
made $94,300 last year,
Tax #969951
Lawsuit Settlements:
$35,000 Belton, Marcus vs City of Ny,, 2026 BCSC BCSC 802096/2026E
$40,000 Freeman, Anthony vs City of Ny, et al., 2025 BCSC BCSC 820527/2025E
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$35,000 Belton, Marcus vs City of Ny,, 2026 BCSC BCSC 802096/2026E
$40,000 Freeman, Anthony vs City of Ny, et al., 2025 BCSC BCSC 820527/2025E
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Complaints
3
Complaints
7
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Complaint Withdrawn
3
Unfounded
2
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202404683,
May 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number |
| Complainant: | Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #202403879,
March 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Female, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
| Complainant: | Female, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A |
Complaint #202307056,
July 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
| Complaint #202404683, May 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Male, 40-44 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number | Male, 40-44 | Unfounded |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 40-44 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202403879, March 2024 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Female, 45-49 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | Black Female, 45-49 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera | Female, 45-49 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202307056, July 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 30-34 | Complaint Withdrawn |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'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.
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $75,000 total settlements.Belton, Marcus vs City of Ny,
Case # 802096/2026E, Supreme Court - Bronx, February 2, 2026, ended June 9, 2026
$35,000 Settlement
Freeman, Anthony vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 820527/2025E, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 29, 2025, ended February 9, 2026
$40,000 Settlement