David E. Sammarco

Badge #971, White Male, 53
Detective Grade 3 at 47th Precinct Detective Squad since May 2017, active
Also served at 47th Precinct
Service started January 2005, made $182,000 last year, Tax #937471

Substantiated Allegations:
Discourtesy: Action
Discourtesy: Word
Offensive Language: Ethnicity

Lawsuit settlements:
$25,000   Boothe, Eusebio vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 020853/2019E
$35,000   Johnson, Kerrell vs City of New York, et al., 2015 SDNY SDNY 15CV01621
$17,500   Villegas, George vs City of New York, et al., 2014 BCSC BCSC 021911/2014E
$31,000   Almonte, Kathleen, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2013 BCSC BCSC 023447/2013E
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Complaints

50 Allegations
3 Substantiated
19 Complaints
3 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
2 Alleged Victim Unavailable
5 Complainant Uncooperative
5 Complaint Withdrawn
11 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
23 Unsubstantiated

August 2020 Complaint
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

January 2018 Complaint
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat re: immigration status
Complainant: Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Offensive Language: Gender
Complainant: Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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December 2016 Complaint
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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February 2016 Complaint
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 14
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Radio as club
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 14
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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October 2015 Complaint
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

September 2015 Complaint
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

July 2014 Complaint
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Offensive Language: Ethnicity
Complainant: Black Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Black Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

March 2014 Complaint
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

November 2013 Complaint
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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April 2013 Complaint
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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November 2012 Complaint
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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May 2010 Complaint
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
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July 2009 Complaint
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Offensive Language: Gender
Complainant: Black Female, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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March 2009 Complaint
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Female, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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August 2008 Complaint
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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June 2008 Complaint
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Gesture
Complainant: Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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September 2006 Complaint
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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March 2006 Complaint
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
Complainant: Black Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

January 2006 Complaint
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

August 2020 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 30-34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Male, 30-34 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
January 2018 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 32 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Female, 35 Complaint Withdrawn
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 35 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Threat re: immigration status Black Female, 35 Complaint Withdrawn
Offensive Language: Gender Black Female, 35 Complaint Withdrawn
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December 2016 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
February 2016 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 14 Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Radio as club Hispanic Male, 14 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
October 2015 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 35 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 35 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
September 2015 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 30 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
July 2014 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 56 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Offensive Language: Ethnicity Black Male, 56 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Discourtesy: Action Black Male, 56 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
March 2014 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 23 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
November 2013 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 25 Exonerated
Offensive Language: Race Hispanic Male, 25 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Action Hispanic Male, 25 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Exonerated
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April 2013 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 25 Unsubstantiated
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November 2012 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 42 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 42 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 42 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 42 Unsubstantiated
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May 2010 Complaint
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Alleged Victim Unavailable
Force: Hit against inanimate object Alleged Victim Unavailable
additional details
July 2009 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 23 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 20 Unfounded
Offensive Language: Gender Black Female, 46 Unsubstantiated
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March 2009 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Female, 40 Complainant Uncooperative
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August 2008 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 36 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 36 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 36 Unsubstantiated
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June 2008 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 35 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Female, 35 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Female, 35 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 35 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Female, 35 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Female, 35 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Gesture Black Female, 35 Unsubstantiated
additional details
September 2006 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Hit against inanimate object Black Male, 25 Exonerated
Force: Pepper spray Black Male, 25 Exonerated
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March 2006 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 34 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons Black Male, 34 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 34 Exonerated
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January 2006 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 24 Complainant Uncooperative
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.


Lawsuits

Named in 7 known lawsuits, $108,500 total settlements.

Boothe, Eusebio vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020853/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 23, 2019, ended November 7, 2019
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 15, 2018, several police officers including Det. David Sammarco (shield no. 21076) searched, assualted, and detained Plaintiff despite knowing they had no legal justification. They then strip searched him and maliciously prosecuted him. All charges were terminated favorably to plaintiff.

Dejesus, Andre Martinez vs Sammarco, David, et al.
Case # 031497/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 22, 2018

Martinez Dejesus, Andres vs Sammarco, David, et al.
Case # 028056/2016E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 6, 2016

Nelson, Timothy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025752/2015E, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 26, 2015
Summons/Complaint

Johnson, Kerrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01621, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 19, 2015, ended August 27, 2015
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint, First Amended Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff was in a convenience store when Defendant Officers unlawfully stopped and searched him without reasonable suspicion . One of the officers spat in his face. Plaintiff was arrested, brought to the 47th Precinct, strip-searched, and falsely charged with Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct, which were later dismissed.

Villegas, George vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021911/2014E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 15, 2014, ended November 13, 2014
$17,500 Settlement

Almonte, Kathleen, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023447/2013E, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 24, 2013, ended March 28, 2014
$31,000 Settlement
Complaint

Other Documents

NYPD Trial Decision 1/19/2017