Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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, $38,000 total settlements.
Sabb, Deshawn, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 819574/2025E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 16, 2025
Almonte Espinal, Erick et Al vs O'connor, John Doe et al.
Case # 25CV05089,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 17, 2025
Complaint
Vargas, Hector vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 810791/2025E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 16, 2025, ended January 5, 2026
$35,000 Settlement
Knowles, Dajun vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 819210/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 1, 2023, ended January 8, 2025
$3,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 3, 2023, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Defendant Officers Jeselson, Doe and Roe were on duty in the area of East 209th Street and Decatur Avenue in Bronx County. At the aforementioned location, Dajun Knowles was doing nothing illegal, improper or acting suspicious in any way. Absent a warrant, probable cause, or any legal justification, Defendant officers approached Mr. Knowles and stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained him in an excessive manner. Mr. Knowles was arraigned after his arrest and thereafter falsely and maliciously prosecuted with committing a crime. Mr. Knowles would remain incarcerated for over twenty-four hours and required to make numerous court appearances until a...