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.
'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.
Named in 7 known lawsuits, $310,251 total settlements.
Mccord, Angelica vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV08721,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 25, 2018, ended March 25, 2019
$15,251 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 16, 2015, plaintiff was outside of an apartment building when NYPD officers, including Sergeant Edwin Ching, asked plaintiff's cousin for his license and registration. After the cousin refused to comply with the request, Ching proceeded to follow plaintiff and forcibly entered plaintiff's family apartment. Ching violently pushed plaintiff and conducted an illegal search. P.O. Tatiana Cruz then handcuffed plaintiff in an excessively tight manner and transported him to a precinct. Plaintiff was later taken to Central Booking and charged based on false allegations made by Cruz and Ching. All charges against Plaintiff were later dismissed.
P., S. an Infant By Mng Mendez, Valentina Rosario, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026962/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 10, 2017, ended November 8, 2018
$125,000 Settlement
Dominguez, Brian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024012/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 17, 2017, ended December 18, 2017
$25,000 Settlement
Cuevas, Alberto, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV07525,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 5, 2016
Complaint
Description: The plaintiffs were in their apartment when the defendant officers broke down the front door and entered the apartment without a warrant. The officers tightly handcuffed the plaintiffs, used force, ransacked the apartment and stole items, and took them to the 46th Precinct where they were charged with Criminal Possession of Narcotics even though none were present. The DA declined to prosecute.
Puntiel, Xavier vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303114/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 4, 2016, ended September 21, 2017
$95,000 Settlement
Pilcher, Michelle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303261/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 6, 2015
Summons and Complaint
Hale, Steven D. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 305222/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 3, 2014, ended June 26, 2015
$50,000 Settlement