Edward E. Gaston

Edward E. Gaston

Edward E. Gaston
Badge #4616, Black Male
Police Officer at Strategic Response Group 2 Bronx since July 2016, active
Also served at Patrol Borough Bronx
Service started July 2012, made $146,000 last year, Tax #952767

Lawsuit settlements:
$26,000   Tirado, Abel vs City of New York, et al., 2022 SDNY SDNY 22CV03042
$15,000   Cabrera, Jose Deleon vs City of New York, et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 027273/2018E
$20,000   Rivera, Jose vs City of New York, et al., 2016 BCSC BCSC 302741/2016
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Complaints

1 Complaint
1 Allegation
0 Substantiated
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201308284, September 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201308284, September 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 30 Unsubstantiated
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $61,000 total settlements.

Tirado, Abel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV03042, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 18, 2022, ended June 14, 2023
$26,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 18, 2021, the Plaintiff was participating as a medic at a protest. When attempting to assist a woman who was hurt, an unknown NYPD officer grabbed the Plaintiff's foot, tripped him, and tried dragging the Plaintiff. The NYPD officer told the Plaintiff he was under arrest for trying to help the woman. Then, Defendant NYPD Officer Edward Gaston and two other unknown NYPD officers tackled the Plaintiff from behind, causing him to land head-first onto the sidewalk.

Muhammad, Yadullahi vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 035400/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 8, 2020

Cabrera, Jose Deleon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027273/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 19, 2018, ended October 8, 2021
$15,000 Settlement

Rivera, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302741/2016, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 22, 2016, ended August 29, 2018
$20,000 Settlement