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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $2,952,500 total settlements.
Dixon, Devante vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 800447/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 13, 2021, ended April 8, 2026
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 13, 2019, the plaintiff was in a car as a passenger in the vicinity of Steuben Avenue and East 208th Street in the county of Bronx, when police officers including Officer Michelle Almanzar, approached the plaintiff and questioned the plaintiff regarding any illegal activity. The police officers then searched the plaintiff and arrested him in handcuffs. The plaintiff was taken to the 52nd Precinct where he was fingerprinted, photographed, strip-searched, and subjected to cavity inspection. The plaintiff was then transported to Central Booking where he was again strip-searched. After multiple court visits, the charges against the plaintiff were unconditionally dismissed on July 15, 2019.
Feliz, Samy & Aquino, Julie as Co-Admins of The Estate of Feliz, Allan James, et al. as Adm of Feliz, Allan James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 801926/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 1, 2020
Feliz, Samy & Aquino, Julie as Co-Admins of The Estate of Feliz, Allan James, et al. as Adm of Feliz, Allan James vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 026934/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 1, 2020, ended February 4, 2026
$2,940,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 17, 2019, Plaintiff Decedent Allen James and Raymond Rivera were travelling in an automobile in Bronx County near E. 211d Street and Bainbridge Avenue. Plaintiff Decedent was driving the vehicle and Raymond Rivera was the passenger. Defendant officer stopped the plaintiff's car and falsely alleged Plaintiff Decedent was not wearing seatbelts as a ruse to stop and search the vehicle. Defendant Sergeant Jonathan Rivera approached the vehicle and Plaintiff Decedent was ordered to exit said vehicle then ordered to re-enter. Upon re-entering, the said vehicle was caused to shift forward. Officer Barret then entered said vehicle and began to forcefully repeatedly strike Plaintiff on his face and body. Defe...