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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $150,000 total settlements.
Graves, Motique as Proposed Adm of The Estate of Graves, Tyquarn Tameke vs City of Ny
Case # 22CV03230,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 7, 2022
Complaint
Description: On June 2, 2020, NYPD Defendants P.O Christian Santos, P.O. Christian Feraca, Sergeant Richard Galvez, P.O. Raymond Sanchez, P.O. Ernesto Defreitas, P.O. John Loreto, P.O. Sandeep Thomas, P.O. Michael Napolitano, P.O. Danial Staffa, P.O. Brett Ostrander, and P.O. Colin Russell responded to a report of shots fired in Brooklyn. Defendant P.O. Christian Santos located Tyquarn Graves (deceased son of the Plaintiff) lying face down behind a tree. Santos ordered Mr. Graves not to move. Mr. Graves rose to his knees holding a firearm, observed by Santos. Santos ordered Mr. Graves to "put it down and stop moving and let me see your hands." Mr. Graves then stood up, still holding a gun in his hand. By this time, the othe...
Parker Jr., Marty vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 522131/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 10, 2020
Complaint
Description: On January 17, 2020, Marty Parker Jr. was a passenger in a vehicle driven by his cousin en route to his aunt’s house in Brooklyn, New York. The vehicle was stopped by police officers, including P.O. Viera, P.O. Giglio, P.O. Napolitano, and Sergeant Thompson. After the vehicle was searched and nothing illegal was found, Parker was ordered to exit the vehicle. He alleges that he was assaulted by the officers, including having his arm twisted, being thrown against the car, placed in tight handcuffs, and kicked in the groin. He claims that the officers used excessive force without provocation.
Parker was then taken to the 77th precinct without being informed of the charges or read his Miranda rights. He was detain...
Smallwood, Vaughn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511970/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 14, 2020, ended January 10, 2024
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 27, 2019, Plaintiff was walking on the street on the way to the bus stop when he saw a friend. His friend is an individual who uses a wheelchair. Plaintiff gave his friend a t-shirt which his friend had previously asked Plaintiff to buy for him. Immediately when Plaintiff placed the t-shirt into his friend's wheelchair officers ran over and threw Plaintiff on the ground. The officers punched, kicked, and elbowed Plaintiff. Plaintiff was placed under arrest without cause. Plaintiff was illegally searched, during which no contraband was found. Plaintiff was transported to the precinct and charged with obstructing governmental administration. All charges were subsequently dismissed.
Taylor, Aubura Lionel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 517639/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 28, 2019, ended September 12, 2023
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about January 1st, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully attending a New Year's Eve celebration and was standing outside the premises when he was approaches by PO "John Doe" of the NYPD. Plaintiff was seized by PO "John Doe" and pushed to the ground, causing the fracturing of his rib. Plaintiff was arrested, handcuffed and transported to the 77th Precinct where he was processed. He was then transported to King's County Central Booking. PO "John Doe" falsely and maliciously instigated the commencement of criminal proceedings against Plaintiff. On January 2nd, Plaintiff was taken to court and then released on his own recognizance. He was then taken to Brooklyn Hospital where he was diagnosed with a fractured rib. Al...
