Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $40,001 total settlements.
Ortiz, Victor vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV02920,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 1, 2017, ended December 27, 2017
$25,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The defendants were carrying out a search warrant in the home of the plaintiff's mother. The plaintiff and his mother arrived to the apartment to the door ajar. Sgt. Tirado prevented them from entering and arrested the plaintiff's mother. Although the plaintiff and his mother requested to see the search warrant, it was never shown. The plaintiff began recording his mother's arrest until Detective Cote and Calloway shepherded him into a corner. The officers requested that the plaintiff leave the area while Detective Calloway jerked and twisted the plaintiff's arm that was holding his phone, pushed him to the ground, and arrested him. Plaintiff was proceeded at a precinct and charged with obstructing governmental...
Rosario, Johanna vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158562/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, October 21, 2016, ended November 27, 2017
$15,000 Settlement
Blanding, Troy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02594,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 23, 2016, ended May 8, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers unlawfully attached and arrested Plaintiff. He was taken to Midtown North precinct where he was interrogated and asked to do buy and busts for them. Plaintiff refused and was charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed in 2014 when a judge found there was no probable cause for the arrest.
Blanco, Wilfredo, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV08509,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 4, 2015, ended November 16, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers executed a search warrant on Plaintiffs' home and arrested them, subjecting them to excessively tight handcuffs and unnecessarily pointing guns at plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were charged with 220.16; 220.06; and 220.30 and acquitted after a jury trial.