James Stgermain

Badge #1557, Black Male, 41
Detective Grade 3 at Narcotics Borough Brooklyn South since July 2017, active
Also served at 105th Precinct
Service started July 2010, made $159,000 last year, Tax #949691

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Other
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop

Lawsuit settlements:
$9,500   Thomas, Randolph, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2016 EDNY EDNY 16CV04937
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Articles

Shielded From Accountability: How NYPD Officers Get Away with Lying to the CCRB, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, 4/11/2022

Complaints

1 Complaint
2 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

Complaint #201509517, November 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201509517, November 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Other Black Male, 39 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 47 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $9,500 total settlements.

Thomas, Randolph, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV04937, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 22, 2016, ended March 27, 2017
$9,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers pulled over Plaintiffs' vehicle, arrested them, brought them to the 105th Precinct, and then released them after two hours in custody without filing any charges against them.

Stewart, Selwyn, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 713138/2015, Supreme Court - Queens, January 15, 2016

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter references additional CCRB complaint #201502193