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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $49,000 total settlements.
Bennett, Donetta M. & Smith, Wesley S. as Co-Administrators of The Estate of Smith, Rameek vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 812043/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 24, 2023, ended April 9, 2025
Administrative Closing
Stafford, Rabelto vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 811243/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 27, 2023, ended January 30, 2026
$4,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 27, 2022, Plaintiff was lawfully on the street walking to a friends house when he was approached by officers without cause. The Plaintiff stopped when instructed, and the officers immediately began illegally and forcefully searching Plaintiff's person. Plaintiff was placed in tight handcuffs and transported to the precinct. Based on false representations by the officers, Plaintiff was transferred to prison where he subsequently fell and suffered a back injury. The corrections officers did not promptly provide aid to Plaintiff after his injury. Plaintiff still requires the use of a cane to walk as a result of this injury. All charges against Plaintiff were later dismissed.
Fraticelli, Jose vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 800478/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 12, 2022, ended October 26, 2022
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 13, 2020, plaintiff was approached by defendant P.O.s Alvino, Vargas, Doe and Roe, who accused him of having committed a crime. Defendant P.O.s proceeded to grab and arrest plaintiff, using excessive force while handcuffing him. Defendant P.O.s further strip-searched plaintiff. Plaintiff was charges with several crimes, of which all were terminated in his favor.
