Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Question
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Abuse of Authority: Question
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Michele G. Butera
Badge #5320,
White Male, 36
Service
started July 2010,
made $168,000 last year,
Tax #948723
Lawsuit settlements:
$12,500 Cruz, Grace vs City of New York, et al., 2020 BCSC BCSC 020625/2020E
$60,000 Cruz, Juan vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 033172/2019E
$20,000 Dumeng, Melissa, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2017 SDNY SDNY 17CV04511
$30,000 Pascal, Negust vs City of New York, et al., 2016 BCSC BCSC 303560/2016
$20,000 Brito, Angel vs City of New York, et al., 2016 BCSC BCSC 301686/2016
$4,750 Cruz, Kevin vs City of New York, et al., 2016 BCSC BCSC 020562/2016E
$115,000 Pelle, Todd vs City of New York, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV08132
$60,000 Mujica, Gabriel vs City of New York, et al., 2013 BCSC BCSC 301888/2013
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$12,500 Cruz, Grace vs City of New York, et al., 2020 BCSC BCSC 020625/2020E
$60,000 Cruz, Juan vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 033172/2019E
$20,000 Dumeng, Melissa, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2017 SDNY SDNY 17CV04511
$30,000 Pascal, Negust vs City of New York, et al., 2016 BCSC BCSC 303560/2016
$20,000 Brito, Angel vs City of New York, et al., 2016 BCSC BCSC 301686/2016
$4,750 Cruz, Kevin vs City of New York, et al., 2016 BCSC BCSC 020562/2016E
$115,000 Pelle, Todd vs City of New York, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV08132
$60,000 Mujica, Gabriel vs City of New York, et al., 2013 BCSC BCSC 301888/2013
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Complaints
7
Complaints
15
Allegations
3
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Instructions)
2
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1
Complainant Unavailable
4
Complainant Uncooperative
2
Exonerated
1
Unfounded
4
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201905723,
June 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201900866,
January 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Body Cavity Searches |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201605964,
July 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #201600587,
January 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201411762,
November 2014
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Question |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 32 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 32 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
Complaint #201310827,
November 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 53 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Other |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 53 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 53 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Instructions) |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
Complaint #201213406,
October 2012
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Complaint #201905723, June 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Male, 26 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201900866, January 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Body Cavity Searches | Black Male, 27 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Male, 27 | Unsubstantiated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 27 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201605964, July 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 24 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201600587, January 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Hispanic Male, 30 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201411762, November 2014 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Question | Black Male, 32 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 32 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Male | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Male | Unsubstantiated |
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201310827, November 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Hispanic Male, 53 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Other | Hispanic Male, 53 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Hispanic Male, 53 | Substantiated (Instructions) |
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201213406, October 2012 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 34 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Black Male, 34 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Lawsuits
Named in 11 known lawsuits, $322,250 total settlements.Strachan, Oma vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 814503/2022, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 30, 2022
Cruz, Grace vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020625/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 16, 2020, ended February 26, 2021
$12,500 Settlement
Cruz, Juan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033172/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, November 7, 2019, ended February 25, 2021
$60,000 Settlement
Dumeng, Melissa, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04511, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 20, 2017, ended October 2, 2018
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were at an Independence Day block party and had recently graduated from high school. The two women were approached by police officers and were told to shut down the party. As they were collecting their belongings, NYPD helicopters and sirens surrounded the scene. Plaintiffs were trying to leave the vicinity when officers shouted at Plaintiff Ms. Dumeng, and yelled "cuff her". Plaintiff Ms. Lebron then allegedly stated "let go of my girlfriend", to which a police officer responded, ìYou want to act like a boy, we will treat you like a boy!î Ms. Dumeng was then thrown to the ground, kicked, punched, and held on the floor. Plaintiffs were then both arrested and taken into police custody. Plaintiff Ms. ...
Pascal, Negust vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303560/2016, Supreme Court - Bronx, November 9, 2016, ended December 7, 2017
$30,000 Settlement
Osei, Agyemang vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303559/2016, Supreme Court - Bronx, November 9, 2016, ended July 17, 2018
Zero Disposition
Brito, Angel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301686/2016, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 26, 2016, ended February 1, 2018
$20,000 Settlement
Cruz, Kevin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020562/2016E, Supreme Court - Bronx, February 19, 2016, ended October 11, 2018
$4,750 Settlement
Pelle, Todd vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV08132, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 20, 2013, ended December 8, 2014
$115,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On the night of August 27-28, 2012, the plaintiff was stopped by Harry Pell and two other police officers while walking on the street. The officers pushed the plaintiff against a gate and searched his underwear. The plaintiff fear the onset of police brutality and run away to avoid beating by police officers. However, the officers set upon the plaintiff, beat him, and arrested him on charges of Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct.
Mujica, Gabriel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301888/2013, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 8, 2013, ended November 14, 2013
$60,000 Settlement
Gonzalez-Polanco v. City Of New York et al
Case # 16CV00519, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint, First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers pulled over plaintiff's car, handcuffed him, searched it, arrested him, and brought him to the 44th Police Precinct. Plaintiff was given a DAT for a gravity knife which was ACD'd.