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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct 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' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $12,000 total settlements.
Mesener, Dmitry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 524149/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 8, 2019
Complaint
Description: On August 8, 2018 Plaintiff was detained by a Home Depot employee and compelled to sign a blank piece of paper. POs Kellie Hughes and Elmore McDonald arrived and conversed at length with the employee, instructing him how to fill out the signed paper so it properly alleged a criminal complaint. Plaintiff attempted to explain the misunderstanding but POs did not listen to him. After instructing the employee on how to properly allege a criminal complaint, POs arrested Plaintiff and charged him with Petit Larceny and possession of stolen property. Plaintiff was incarcerated for approximately 16 hours. Sgt. David Furman, PO Hughes, and PO McDonald, commenced a malicious prosecution against Plaintiff, compelling Plai...
Nisimov, Miceal vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 718669/2019,
Supreme Court - Queens, November 7, 2019, ended February 20, 2026
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 7, 2018, plaintiff was assaulted by an individual claiming to be a law enforcement official following a motor vehicle accident caused by the assailant. After plaintiff called 911, defendant POs Enders and John Does 1-10, without any probable cause, arrested plaintiff. Plaintiff was detained for about ten hours. He was then released and no charges were brought against him.
Wright, Fitzgerald vs P.O. Enders, Thomas, et al.
Case # 18CV01747,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 9, 2018, ended May 22, 2020
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On December 22nd, 2016, Plaintiff Wright was arrested by Defendant Officer Enders in his residence. While arresting and handcuffing Wright, Officer Enders grabbed the Plaintiff's shoulder sharply. Plaintiff Wright asked repeatedly to be seen by a medical professional. Officer Enders told Plaintiff Wright that he could seek medical assistance at Central Booking but it would delay his arraignment.