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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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, $14,500 total settlements.
Clarke, Cadeem, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 825286/2025,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 30, 2025
Sanchez, Tamia vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 804532/2025E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 26, 2025
Purcell-Holmes, Tishan vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 809490/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 17, 2024
Complaint
Description: On March 29, 2022, Tishan Purcell-Holmes was driving with his friend Noel Budran in the Bronx when he was approached by Officer Pierre Senat. After providing his license and registration, Purcell-Holmes was instructed to exit the vehicle and was frisked by officers without being given a reason or explanation. Despite no evidence of weapons or contraband, Officer Senat claimed that Purcell-Holmes had swerved and obstructed his view. His vehicle was then searched by several officers. Purcell-Holmes was subsequently handcuffed and taken to the 47th Precinct, where he was charged with possession of a loaded firearm. He was held at Rikers Island until his bail was posted, and his case remained open for 14 months. Du...
Richards, Kendraya vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV02922,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 27, 2021, ended April 25, 2022
$14,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 13, 2018, plaintiff went to a lounge with her friends and, deciding it was unsafe to drive after having a few drinks, went to sleep in her car with the seat reclined all the way back, car off, and keys out of the ignition. P.O. Christopher Hernandez and an unidentified officer approached plaintiff's vehicle and began banging on the window. P.O. Hernandez informed plaintiff that she looked intoxicated and was arrested. Plaintiff cooperated with the officers' instructions, but also adamantly voiced her position that she was not operating her vehicle. She was nonetheless arrested and charged with a misdemeanor of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Plaintiff had to appear in court about ten ...
