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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $93,000 total settlements.
Crandell, Kenneth, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 501522/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 2, 2017, ended September 21, 2020
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about January 23, 2016 at approximately 5:00 AM, Officer Orlando Sanchez and other unknown officers broke down the front door of Plaintiff's home and arrested the Plaintiffs inside the Plaintiff's home, where Plaintiff's children were present. The officers had a search warrant relating to the Plaintiff's son that permitted them to search the premises. Before searching the home, the officers handcuffed each occupant, including the Plaintiffs. The officers claimed they found a weapon in Plaintiff's home. The Plaintiffs were arraigned and charged with four offenses relating to firearm possession. One of the Plaintiffs was released from custody that same day, but the other Plaintiff was taken to Rikers where ...
Polanco, Aquino vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 509975/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 21, 2016
Complaint
Description: On July 22, 2015, Plaintiff was lawfully present at the premises located at 30 Manhattan Avenue. PO Orlando Sanchez and unnamed POs assaulted and battered Plaintiff at these premises without probable cause and without an arrest warrant. Plaintiff suffered severe and serious injuries.
West, Arthur vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00434,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 1, 2016, ended October 26, 2016
$20,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: On August 27, 2015 plaintiff was visiting family and was sleeping when at 12:30 AM, officers entered the home. Plaintiff came out and was taken to the ground, struck by the officers, and handcuffed. Plaintiff was taken to the precinct and held for 24 hours before being charged with felony charges in connection with a firearm that was not found near plaintiff but in a locked bo in another room. Plaintiff had bail set and was sent tot Rikers Isalnd for 4 days until he posted bail. On Sept. 18, the DA dismissed all charges.
Ramos, Yahaira vs Police Department of City of New York, et al.
Case # 001942/2012,
Supreme Court - Queens, February 9, 2012, ended September 24, 2013
$18,000 Settlement
