Discipline Cases:
Case: 2024-29703
Closed: 3/13/2024
Case: 2021-24066
Closed: 8/16/2022
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Charles R. Rivera
Badge #1956,
Hispanic Male
Sergeant at 67th Precinct since December 2025
Also served at
79th Precinct
Service
started January 2014,
made $150,000 last year,
Tax #956202
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Lawsuit Settlements:
$82,500 Flemming, Giatti Gene vs City of Ny, et al., 2025 EDNY EDNY 25CV00472
$21,611 Castillo, Kristopher vs City of New York, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 18CV00374
$47,000 Rowe, Donovan, et al. vs Bomparola, Anthony, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 17CV00526
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$82,500 Flemming, Giatti Gene vs City of Ny, et al., 2025 EDNY EDNY 25CV00472
$21,611 Castillo, Kristopher vs City of New York, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 18CV00374
$47,000 Rowe, Donovan, et al. vs Bomparola, Anthony, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 17CV00526
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Complaints
4
Complaints
9
Allegations
0
Substantiated
2
Exonerated
1
Unfounded
6
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202402503,
February 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Nonlethal restraining device |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Force: Pepper spray |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202402184,
December 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
| Complainant: | Female, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #201610278,
December 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #201510106,
October 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202402503, February 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Nonlethal restraining device | Black Male, 40-44 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Force: Pepper spray | Black Male, 40-44 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 40-44 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202402184, December 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Black Female, 55-59 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Female, 55-59 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | Black Female, 55-59 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201610278, December 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 29 | Exonerated |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 29 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201510106, October 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 49 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
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.
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2024-29703
Closed: 3/13/2024
Case Details:
- Failed to activate their body-worn camera.
- Failed to properly safeguard a deceased body.
- Made inaccurate statements during an official Department interview.
Penalty: Instructions
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications
Case: 2021-24066
Closed: 8/16/2022
Case Details:
- Pleaded Guilty: Failed to activate their body-worn camera.
- Pleaded Guilty: Failed to make required entries in Department logs.
- Pleaded Guilty: Failed to prepare required reports.
- Pleaded Guilty: Wrongfully used physical force.
Penalty: Vacation days (13 days)
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $151,111 total settlements.Flemming, Giatti Gene vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV00472, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 6, 2025, ended April 2, 2026
$82,500 Settlement
Complaint
Castillo, Kristopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV00374, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 23, 2018, ended May 17, 2018
$21,611 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 31, 2016, Plaintiff was driving his vehicle in Kings County, New York. NYPD officers pulled Plaintiff’s vehicle over. The officers approached Plaintiff’s window. Plaintiff asked why he was pulled over. Officer Sanchez responded by punching Plaintiff with a close fist several times in the face and head, causing Plaintiff to lose consciousness. The officers placed Plaintiff in handcuffs and formally arrested him. Plaintiff was transported to a hospital for treatment of his injuries. Plaintiff was arraigned on charges resulting from claims he alleges were falsified. Plaintiff acceded to an ACD at arraignment and was released. All charges were dismissed.
Rowe, Donovan, et al. vs Bomparola, Anthony, et al.
Case # 17CV00526, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 1, 2017, ended July 6, 2017
$47,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff Mr. Benson was asked for identification by the defendants in the vestibule of the incident location at the incident time. Plaintiff complied when Plaintiff Mr. Rowe, a resident of the building, arrived at the scene to tell the defendants that Mr. Benson was visiting him. Plaintiff Rowe was ordered to stand against the wall, thrown to the floor and experienced having profanities and threats shouted at him, and was arrested by defendant Bomparola. Defendants proceeded to search the plaintiffs without permission and found nothing. Before plaintiff Rowe was put in the NYPD vehicle, he was choked by defendant Bomparola. Plaintiffs were taken to the 79th precinct after asking why there were arrested and not...