Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Discourtesy: Word
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Discourtesy: Word
Ethan C. Chan
Badge #1621,
Asian Male
Sergeant at Office of Management Analysis and Planning since July 2026
Service
started July 2014,
made $153,000 last year,
Tax #956512
Lawsuit Settlements:
$3,000 Watson-Dean, Michael Depriest vs City of New York, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 18CV06894
$100,000 Jackson, Curtis, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 18CV02214
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$3,000 Watson-Dean, Michael Depriest vs City of New York, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 18CV06894
$100,000 Jackson, Curtis, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 18CV02214
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Complaints
3
Complaints
6
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2
Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1
Complainant Uncooperative
1
Unfounded
Complaint #202103608,
June 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | Command Discipline - B |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 1 day) |
Complaint #202000402,
January 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 64 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | White Male, 64 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
Complaint #201703226,
April 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Complaint #202103608, June 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 45-49 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Male, 45-49 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Black Male, 45-49 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B | ||
| Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 1 day) | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202000402, January 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises | White Male, 64 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | White Male, 64 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201703226, April 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 19 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
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.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case: 2022-27086
Closed: 12/16/2022
Case Details:
- Violated patrol rules - failed to provide business card
- Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (1 day)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $103,000 total settlements.De La Torre, Luis vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 708827/2024, Supreme Court - Queens, April 30, 2024
Complaint
Description: On September 10, 2023, Luis de la Torre left his home because the NYPD was towing a vehicle owned by his brother's company. He showed Officers Wai Naing (Shield #960994) and Alexandra Melton (Shield #975026) paperwork showing that ownership, though they claimed the license plate on the vehicle was fake. Defendant Melton then handcuffed de la Torre. Sergeant Ethan Chan (Shield #956512) told the officers to arrest de la Torre, which they did. He spent over 24 hours in police custody. Defendant Melton signed a criminal complaint against de la Torre for the alleged forgery. On March 6, 2024, Plaintiff accepted adjournment in contemplation of dismissal; the case was dismissed and sealed on Sept. 5, 2024.
Watson-Dean, Michael Depriest vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV06894, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 13, 2018, ended August 8, 2019
$3,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 5, 2016, plaintiff was shot in the arm and was subsequently in need of medical assistance. Defendant police officers instead arrested and handcuffed plaintiff without provocation or justification. Defendant officers did ultimately call an ambulance and transported plaintiff to the hospital where he remained handcuffed. Plaintiff was subsequently taken to the precinct, where he continued to request medical assistance. After another visit to the hospital, plaintiff was taken to central booking where the DA office declined to prosecute. Plaintiff was in custody for over 24 hours.
Jackson, Curtis, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV02214, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 20, 2018, ended October 12, 2021
$100,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers entered Plaintiffs' home without a warrant, arrested them, took them to a precinct, and charged them with various crimes that were later dismissed.