Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Dukes, Tyhisha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 722362/2020,
Supreme Court - Queens, November 24, 2020
Complaint
Description: On January 11, 2020 police officers Steven Acevedo, Sean Carrol, and NYPD personnel/officers John Doe 1-2 improperly arrested Tyhisha Dukes. Dukes was properly inside a stopped motor vehicle near 160th st. and Baisley Boulevard of Queens when the officers approached Dukes' vehicle with their weapons drawn, seized the vehicle, and searched Dukes' belongings without a justifiable cause. The officers charged Dukes with possession of controlled substance despite knowing that they were properly prescribed to Dukes. The officers then intentionally made false statements and continued to prosecute Dukes. Dukes was then subject to intrusive search and handcuff without her consent. Charges against Dukes was ultimately di...