Joseph W. Solomito

Badge #3590, White Male
Detective Grade 3 at Warrant Section since August 2019, active
Also served at 81st Precinct
Service started January 2012, made $156,000 last year, Tax #952258

Lawsuit settlements:
$4,000   Francis, Freddie, et al. vs Solomito, Joseph, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV04962
$445,000   Jennings, Thomas vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV06377
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Complaints

3 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1 Exonerated
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201507239, July 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201804753, April 2014
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201402199, February 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Male, 55
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201507239, July 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Male, 30 Exonerated
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Complaint #201804753, April 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 23 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201402199, February 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Male, 55 Unsubstantiated
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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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $449,000 total settlements.

Francis, Freddie, et al. vs Solomito, Joseph, et al.
Case # 15CV04962, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 27, 2015, ended March 9, 2016
$4,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff while he was in a courtyard for a family gathering. Officers drew a gun on Plaintiff, searched him, handcuffed him, and brought him to the 81st Precinct where he was given a DAT for Loitering and Possession of an Open Container.

Jennings, Thomas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06377, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 31, 2014, ended April 3, 2019
$445,000 Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint, Jury Verdict
Description: On April 23, 2014, the plaintiff picked up his child pursuant to a Family Court order. The child's mother called 911 and instructed defendant police officers to arrest the plaintiff. Plaintiff gave defendant officers the Family Court order showing that he was lawfully present to pick up his child from the mother. Defendant police officers ignored the order, tackled, kicked, and punched the plaintiff. The defendant police officers are Andrew Yurkiw (shield no. 13610), Joseph Solomito (shield no. 14389), Amber Lagrandier (shield no. 5373), and sergeant Shaun Brown (shield no. 875).

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter references additional lawsuit 031771/2014