Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Nonlethal restraining device
Discourtesy: Word (3)
Offensive Language: Sexual orientation
Force: Nonlethal restraining device
Discourtesy: Word (3)
Offensive Language: Sexual orientation
Joseph P. Modica
Badge #25713,
White Male
Service
started July 2017, ended September 2022,
Tax #964174
Lawsuit settlements:
$160,000 Robinson, Domanick, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2022 BCSC BCSC 812988/2022E
$37,500 Dorsey, Daesha vs City of New York, et al., 2021 BCSC BCSC 812833/2021E
$60,000 Dejesus, Raquel, et Al vs City of New York,et al., 2020 BCSC BCSC 025594/2020E
$17,500 Velazquez, Alexandr vs City of New York, et al., 2020 BCSC BCSC 024408/2020
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$160,000 Robinson, Domanick, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2022 BCSC BCSC 812988/2022E
$37,500 Dorsey, Daesha vs City of New York, et al., 2021 BCSC BCSC 812833/2021E
$60,000 Dejesus, Raquel, et Al vs City of New York,et al., 2020 BCSC BCSC 025594/2020E
$17,500 Velazquez, Alexandr vs City of New York, et al., 2020 BCSC BCSC 024408/2020
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Complaints
2
Complaints
9
Allegations
5
Substantiated
3
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2
Substantiated (Charges)
4
Exonerated
Complaint #201905160,
June 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Nonlethal restraining device |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Sexual orientation |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| APU Case Status: | Pending |
| Penalty: | APU - Decision Pending |
Complaint #201900379,
December 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Nonlethal restraining device |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #201905160, June 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Nonlethal restraining device | Hispanic Male, 18-20 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Discourtesy: Word | Hispanic Male, 18-20 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Offensive Language: Sexual orientation | Hispanic Male, 18-20 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Discourtesy: Word | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) | |
| Discourtesy: Word | Hispanic Male, 18-20 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| APU Case Status: Pending | ||
| Penalty: APU - Decision Pending | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201900379, December 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Nonlethal restraining device | Hispanic Male, 29 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Exonerated | |
| Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises | Exonerated | |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | Hispanic Male, 29 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Lawsuits
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $275,000 total settlements.Robinson, Domanick, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 812988/2022E, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 2, 2022, ended February 27, 2023
$160,000 Settlement
Dorsey, Daesha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 812833/2021E, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 30, 2021, ended December 5, 2022
$37,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 12, 2020, defendants, including Modica, approached and arrested plaintiff without just reasons. Plaintiff had multiple assaults and batteries, committed to his person, by defendants, including Modica. Plaintiff was rear handcuffed by defendants, including Modica, and placed in a NYPD vehicle and transported to 44th NYPD precinct. Upon arrived, plaintiff was searched, questioned, photographed and fingerprinted by or at the direction of defendants, including Modica. Defendants provided false information in order to initiate a criminal prosecution against plaintiff. All charges against plaintiff were unconditionally dismissed.
Kamar, Ansumana vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028607/2020, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 31, 2020
Dejesus, Raquel, et Al vs City of New York,et al.
Case # 025594/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 11, 2020, ended March 10, 2021
$60,000 Settlement
Velazquez, Alexandr vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024408/2020, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 28, 2020, ended February 17, 2022
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 16, 2019, around 9:30 PM, Plaintiff Alexandr Velazquez was near East 170th Street and College Avenue, Bronx, exited his friend's building on 170th Street and was grabbed by Defendant Officers Jospeph Modica, Andrew Alvarado and John Does 1-10, and Lieutenant Steven Degree, for no reason. When Plaintiff asked why he was being detained, Defendant Officers said "I'll tell you when you get in the car." Then, Defendant Officers Handcuffed Plaintiff and placed him in a police car. Inside the car, the officers told Plaintiff that he matched the description of a shooter. Plaintiff was transported to the 44th precinct for processing, and then transported to Bronx County Central Booking. Defendant officers p...