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.
'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 2 known lawsuits.
Garcia, Steven vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 153065/2025,
Supreme Court - New York, March 10, 2025
Garcia, Steven vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 156902/2022,
Supreme Court - New York, September 8, 2022
Complaint
Description: On or about August 7, 2019, officers Hansel Salcedo and Micheal Levy arrested Plaintiff in front of 127 Vermilyea Avenue and refused to give him a reason for his arrest dispite Plaintiff asking it. During the arrest, the officers hit Plaintiff several times, by kicking and punching him with no justification. No officers on the scene tried to stop the beating. As a result of defendants' actions, Plaintiff suffered injuries, including emotional distress, nightmares, panic attacks, mental anguish and unwarranted severe anger bouts, some or all of which may be permanent. Plaintiff was prosecuted.