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.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $255,000 total settlements.
Knight, Ishmail vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 503530/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 8, 2024
Complaint
Description: On March 2, 2023, after returning from work, the Plaintiff, a Metropolitan Transportation Authority train operator, was approached at his apartment by Detective Stephen G. Barounis and another officer looking for his brother. Despite being told that his brother did not live there, the officers forcibly broke into the apartment. Detective Barounis allegedly assaulted the Plaintiff, handcuffing him and punching him multiple times. The Plaintiff was taken to the precinct and then to Central Booking, where he was falsely charged with assaulting the officer and obstructing justice. These charges were based on fabricated allegations submitted by Barounis and Officer Joshua Navarro to the District Attorney. The felony...
Smith, Dennis vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 506705/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 8, 2022, ended May 21, 2024
$33,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 11, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the sidewalk when Defendant NYPD officers, including Matthew McCurry, Michael Ardolino, Michael LaGattolla, Nicholas Conway, Sergio Castillo, Christian Calvagna, Joshua Navarro, and Michael Hansson unlawfully approached and stopped Plaintiff to question him about an argument he had with his wife several hours before. Defendants then seized and searched Plaintiff, despite lack of reasonable suspicion or probable cause. Plaintiff was accused him of a criminal act and was placed in overly-tight handcuffs, causing injury. While Plaintiff was in custody, Defendants went to the residence of Plaintiff's wife and lied to gain access and search the property. Defendants...
Brown, Tyrek vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 525971/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 4, 2021, ended May 19, 2022
$1,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 21, 2020, Plaintiff was lawfully at Bradford Street and Sutter Avenue Brooklyn, when Defendant Officers pulled over a motor vehicle that Plaintiff was a passenger in. Defendants Officers alleged to have found marijuana in the motor vehicle, and although Plaintiff denied being in possession of said marijuana, Plaintiff was taken into custody and arrested for possession. Plaintiff was taken to the 75th precinct, processed, and taken to Central booking, and released after 19 hours. All charges against Plaintiff were dismissed pre-arraignment.
Batista, Reimundo vs City of New York et al.
Case # 501404/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 24, 2019, ended April 12, 2021
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 3, 2018, plaintiff was lawfully present in the street, when defendant POs Dalto, Bobo and Does 1-3, without a warrant, probable cause or reasonable suspicion, assaulted defendant. Plaintiff was then placed under arrest and transported to the precinct where he was held for several hours. Defendant POs subsequently provided knowingly false information to the District Attorney's Office, causing plaintiff to be charged with crimes he did not commit.
Kearse, Donnell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 517170/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 7, 2016, ended January 26, 2021
$175,000 Settlement