Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $79,750 total settlements.
Tacktuck, Isaura vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV05797,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 18, 2016, ended January 18, 2017
$34,750 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was looking for a parking spot near her home one evening and was stopped in her vehicle double parked waiting for her mother to determine, on foot, if there was an open spot up the street. Officer Velazquez approached the plaintiff's window and told her to move the vehicle and in return the plaintiff explained that she was waiting for her mother. The officer walked to the front of the vehicle and suddenly screamed at the plaintiff "you fucking bitch you ran over my foot!" even though the plaintiff had not moved the vehicle. Officer Velazquez then attempted to pull the plaintiff out of her window, hit her, push her against her car, rip her clothes off, and finally when other officers arrived he arr...
Browing, Pierre vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09257,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 20, 2014, ended May 23, 2015
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 28, 2012, Pierre Browning was unlawfully arrested by NYPD Officers Yesenia Velazquez and Vivian Gavilanes at his residence in the Bronx. Despite providing evidence of his residency, Browning was detained, handcuffed with excessive tightness, and faced physical assault. He was charged with false impersonation based on Velazquez's statements, a charge which was later adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Macfarlane, Eric G. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025491/2014E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 20, 2014
Settlement