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.
'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, $22,501 total settlements.
Ross, Janelle, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03505,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 13, 2017
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff Janelle Ross was working at Burger King, when her brother, plaintiff Harrison Ross came to the parking lot to drop off their mother's debit card to Ms. Ross. Defendant and police officer Eric Loria approached Mr. Ross in the parking lot and asked to speak with him. Mr. Loria is also neighbors with the plaintiffs. Mr. Ross declined to speak with Mr. Loria, who did not state that he wished to speak with Mr. Ross in his capacity as a police officer. When back in his vehicle, Mr. Ross was asked for his license and registration by Mr. Loria. When Mr. Ross asked why, Mr. Loria opened the car door and held Mr. Ross down. Ms. Ross exited Burger King to inquire about what was happening between the defendant an...
Degale, Kenton vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 501780/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 23, 2015, ended May 5, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about October 3, 2012 Plaintiff was falsely arrested by PO Vasile Dubovici, who excessively assaulted and battered Plaintiff during the arrest. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st Precinct where he was criminally processed and received medical treatment for injuries caused by PO Dubovici. Plaintiff was then transported to the hospital for further treatment, returned to the precinct, then taken to Central Booking where Plaintiff was falsely charged with public alcohol consumption, obstruction, and resisting arrest. Plaintiff plead not guilty but could not afford bail and was therefore sent to Riker's Island. Charges against Plaintiff were dismissed on December 17, 2014. In addition to physical injuries Plainti...
Meyers, Charles, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09142,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 26, 2014
Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: On November 15, 2011, plaintiffs Meyers, Baker, Strekal, and Walsh as well as others were arrested while participating in the Occupy Wall Street movement, or attempting to participate, or observing their activities. The event was peaceful, law-abiding, and an expression of thought and political opinion. The protestor were camping in Zuccotti Park. The plaintiffs were in compliance with park rules, which provided for the park to be open to the public 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Defendants Bloomberg, Esposito, Kelly, Ynoa, Zaranis, Dubovici, and other JOHN DOES failed to obtain a court order or warrant of eviction prior to evicting the plaintiffs. The defendants failed to provide plaintiffs with notice...
Seales, Devon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01195,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 8, 2013, ended January 21, 2014
$7,501 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 3rd, 2012, Plaintiff was parked in his van, and talking to some friends on the sidewalk. Suddenly, NYPD cars and officers told plaintiff that they smelled alcohol on their breath, and demanded to know what they were doing there. NYPD Officer Vasile Dubovici told Plaintiff to "just get out" of the van. He then handcuffed Plaintiff extremely tightly, refusing to inform him the reason of his arrest. He was given a ticket but later not charged.
