Anthony Ward

Badge #2439, Black Male
Former Detective Specialist at 79th Precinct
Service started March 2000, ended January 2026, Tax #926281

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital (2)
Discourtesy: Action
Discourtesy: Word
Untruthful Statement: False official statement
Untruthful Statement: Misleading official statement


Complaints

11 Complaints
24 Allegations
7 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
3 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
2 Alleged Victim Unavailable
4 Complainant Uncooperative
3 Exonerated
2 Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
3 Unfounded
2 Unsubstantiated
1 Victim Unidentified

Complaint #202410251, October 2024
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
additional details

Complaint #202402567, March 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
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Complaint #202301925, February 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline A
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, November 12, 2025
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days / Command Discipline A
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
NYPD Plea Agreement
additional details

Complaint #202300719, January 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202103534, June 2021
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Female, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202005005, July 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital
Complainant: Black Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Untruthful Statement: Misleading official statement
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Untruthful Statement: False official statement
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Black Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Charges not served
APU Case Status: Closed: Charges not served, July 26, 2023
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201904076, May 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201807101, August 2018
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Female
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Female
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Victim Unidentified
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Complaint #201700863, January 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201506999, August 2015
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #201403113, February 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #202410251, October 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25-29 Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
Abuse of Authority: Other Male, 25-29 Miscellaneous - Subject Retired
additional details
Complaint #202402567, March 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 55-59 Alleged Victim Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Hispanic Male, 55-59 Alleged Victim Unavailable
additional details
Complaint #202301925, February 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital Black Male, 40-44 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 40-44 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 40-44 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline A
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, November 12, 2025
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days / Command Discipline A
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
NYPD Plea Agreement
additional details
Complaint #202300719, January 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 30-34 Unfounded
additional details
Complaint #202103534, June 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Female, 35-39 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Female, 35-39 Exonerated
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Complaint #202005005, July 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Female, 21-24 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital Black Female, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Untruthful Statement: Misleading official statement Substantiated (Charges)
Untruthful Statement: False official statement Substantiated (Charges)
Discourtesy: Action Black Female, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Charges not served
APU Case Status: Closed: Charges not served, July 26, 2023
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201904076, May 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 36 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 36 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201807101, August 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Female Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Female Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Male Victim Unidentified
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Complaint #201700863, January 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Male, 26 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201506999, August 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 36 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201403113, February 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 41 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

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.


Discipline

Case: 2022-25124
Closed: 12/2/2022
Case Details:
  1. Made false statements during a civilian complaint review board interview.
  2. Made misleading or inaccurate statements during a civilian complaint review board interview.
  3. Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
  4. Wrongfully threatened to remove an individual to the hospital.
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications

Case: 2010-2419
IAB Investigation
Closed: 7/19/2012
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Discourteous to a Supervisor.
  2. Guilty: Failed to comply with lawful orders given by supervisors.
Penalty: Suspended w/o pay (30 days)


Lawsuits

Curtis, Denise vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511519/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, July 2, 2020
Complaint
Description: On October 17, 2019, Plaintiff was contacted by officers that a complaint was filed against her and she needed to go in to the precinct for questioning. In fact, no criminal activity was reasonably suspected. Plaintiff was questioned and threatened with lengthy imprisonment if she did not falsely confess. Plaintiff was arrested and detained. Plaintiff was required to return to court multiple times to fight the false allegations. All charges against Plaintiff were subsequently dismissed.

Other Documents

Bronx DA Notified Officer List
Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter