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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 7 known lawsuits, $10,000 total settlements.
Taylor, Derrick vs City of New York et al.
Case # 809696/2026E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 18, 2026
Trye, Benjamin A., et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 731658/2025,
Supreme Court - Queens, November 18, 2025
Perez, Marlyn vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 819518/2025E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 25, 2025
Trye, Benjamin A., et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV03099,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 22, 2025, ended October 21, 2025
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Hemenes, Ricardo vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 720878/2024,
Supreme Court - Queens, October 8, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about October 13, 2022, the plaintiff, Ricardo Hemenes, was lawfully within the premises located at the intersection of 47th Street and 31st Avenue and 94th Street and 23rd Avenue, Queens, New York, and in lawful possession of a motorbike, when he was approached by defendants, NYPD officers. The defendants verbally abused the plaintiff, alleged that he took possession of a motorbike without permission, grabbed and physically restricted the plaintiff, without probable cause, reasonable suspicions or warrant. The plaintiff was arrested and placed in to handcuffs. The defendants refused to return the motorbike upon request of the plaintiff. The plaintiff alleges that he suffered injuries to body and mind as ...
Mercado, Eddie Acevedo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 800089/2022,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 4, 2022
Complaint
Description: On October 10, 2020, plaintiff was driving a tow truck in the Bronx when he was stopped by defendant John Doe NYPD Officers. Defendants pulled plaintiff from the truck and assaulted him, before arresting him and taking him to the 44th Precinct. Plaintiff was held in custody for several hours before being released with a desk appearance ticket and summonses. Defendants then submitted false statements to the district attorney, causing plaintiff to be arraigned and required to participate in multiple hearings before his criminal charges were eventually dismissed.
Stokes, Salim vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00413,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 4, 2016, ended January 19, 2017
$10,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was exiting a building when Defendant Officers stopped him, asked him for ID, arrested him, and charged him with 140.10, 140.05, and 140.15, which were ACD'd. The same incident occurred on January 15,2015 and again on May 19, 2015.
