Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Roosvelt R. Monestime
Badge #11216,
Black Male, 34
Service
started January 2016,
made $134,000 last year,
Tax #960959
Lawsuit settlements:
$70,000 Baines, Willie James Jr. vs City of New York, et al., 2020 EDNY EDNY 20CV06282
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$70,000 Baines, Willie James Jr. vs City of New York, et al., 2020 EDNY EDNY 20CV06282
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Complaints
2
Complaints
3
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2
Exonerated
Complaint #202103883,
June 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #201905313,
May 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 43 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 43 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| CCRB Annual Report |
| Complaint #202103883, June 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 21-24 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201905313, May 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment | Black Male, 43 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 43 | Exonerated |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| CCRB Annual Report | ||
| 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
Baines, Willie James Jr. vs City of New York, et al.Case # 20CV06282, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 27, 2020, ended February 25, 2022
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 6, 2019, Plaintiff Willie James Baines Jr. was arrested by Defendants POs Monestime and Gaylog while loading groceries into his car. Defendants demanded Plaintiff show identification, and upon Plaintiff's questioning of the request, Defendants verbally abused and physically assaulted Plaintiff. Plaintiff was experiencing numerous medical conditions including Epilepsy and Asthma, and struggled to breathe while Defendants applied pressure with their knees onto Plaintiff's neck and back. While at the precinct, Defendants refused to give Plaintiff medical attention from the injuries sustained during the arrest and prevented Plaintiff from taking necessary medication for Epilepsy. All charges against Plainti...