Lawsuit Settlements:
$750,000 Robins, Kevin vs City of New York et al., 2019 NYCSC NYCSC 151397/2019
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$750,000 Robins, Kevin vs City of New York et al., 2019 NYCSC NYCSC 151397/2019
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Rafael Melendez
Badge #30529,
Hispanic Male
Also served at
30th Precinct
Service
started January 2018, ended April 2025,
Tax #965332
Complaints
2
Complaints
3
Allegations
0
Substantiated
2
Closed - Pending Litigation
1
Unable to Determine
Complaint #202306342,
July 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
Complaint #201903691,
April 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Complaint #202306342, July 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 18-20 | Unable to Determine |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201903691, April 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Female | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Closed - Pending Litigation | |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $750,000 total settlements.Hall, Tillman et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 159485/2023, Supreme Court - New York, December 6, 2023
Complaint
Description: On January 27 2022 the Plaintiffs were lawfully inside their residence when NYPD Officer Christopher Ascazubi, Henningston Bernard, Rafael Melendez, and John or Jane Doe unlawfully knocked the door and ignored requests for a warrant and entered without probable cause. The Officers proceeded to seize the Plaintiff and conduct an unlawful search of his clothing and items without any legal basis. The Officers then violently applied excessively tight handcuffs causing more pain before transporting the Plaintiff to the 30th Precinct. The Plaintiff was released from custody on January 28 2022 after arraignment. All charges were dismissed on May 16 2022 due to lack of probable cause.
Robins, Kevin vs City of New York et al.
Case # 151397/2019, Supreme Court - New York, February 13, 2019, ended February 23, 2021
$750,000 Settlement