Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Paul J. Velez
Badge #4725,
Hispanic Male
Detective Grade 3 at Dbxs Video since May 2026
Service
started July 2013,
made $170,000 last year,
Tax #955632
Lawsuit Settlements:
$85,000 Molina, Kevin vs City of Ny, 2023 BCSC BCSC 811801/2023E
$500,000 Wilson, Robert, et al. vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 BCSC BCSC 817943/2022E
$70,000 Linen, Markey vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 026290/2019E
$400,000 Turnbull, Jeremy vs City of New York, et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 024797/2018E
$25,000 Rodriguez, Franklin vs City of New York, et al., 2015 BCSC BCSC 302665/2015
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$85,000 Molina, Kevin vs City of Ny, 2023 BCSC BCSC 811801/2023E
$500,000 Wilson, Robert, et al. vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 BCSC BCSC 817943/2022E
$70,000 Linen, Markey vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 026290/2019E
$400,000 Turnbull, Jeremy vs City of New York, et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 024797/2018E
$25,000 Rodriguez, Franklin vs City of New York, et al., 2015 BCSC BCSC 302665/2015
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Complaints
4
Complaints
11
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2
Complainant Unavailable
4
Complainant Uncooperative
1
Exonerated
2
Unfounded
Complaint #202206737,
February 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | Command Discipline - B |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 2 days) |
Complaint #202001440,
February 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Age 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Age 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #201509758,
November 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201501322,
February 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202206737, February 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Hispanic Male, 18-20 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Hispanic Male, 18-20 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B | ||
| Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 2 days) | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202001440, February 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Age 30-34 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Age 30-34 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201509758, November 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Hispanic Male, 22 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Hispanic Male, 22 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Hispanic Male, 20 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Hispanic Male, 21 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201501322, February 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) | Hispanic Male, 24 | Unfounded |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 24 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn | Hispanic Male, 24 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case: 2018-18964
Closed: 4/30/2018
Case Details:
- Guilty: Improperly divulged information obtained from Department computer systems for personal reasons and unrelated to official Department business.
- Guilty: Improperly used Department computers to quiery information for personal reasons and unrelated to official Department business.
Penalty: Vacation days (10 days)
Case Details:
- Violated patrol rules - failed to provide a business card
- Wrongfully searched a vehicle.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (2 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B
Lawsuits
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $1,080,000 total settlements.Molina, Kevin vs City of Ny
Case # 811801/2023E, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 2, 2023, ended February 21, 2024
$85,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 26, 2022, Kevin Molina was lawfully in the vicinity of 215 Mount Hope Place in the Bronx. Defendant officers Velez, Doe and Roe, without just cause, probable cause or provocation, maliciously, intentionally and falsely accused Molina of having committed a crime. The Defendants stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained him in an excessive manner. After remaining incarcerated for over twenty-four hours, Mr. Molina was required to make numerous court appearances before all charges against him were terminated favorably on May 2, 2023.
Wilson, Robert, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 817943/2022E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 1, 2022, ended November 2, 2023
$500,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 4, 2022, plaintiffs were touched, grabbed, handcuffed, seized and arrested by the defendants and accused of having committed a crime. Defendants took the plaintiffs to a precinct and had their fingerprints and photographs taken in accordance with police procedures for the arrest of criminals. The defendants held the plaintiffs on various criminal charges at various police stations, correctional facilities and at a courthouse in the Bronx. The defendants caused criminal complaints to be issued against the individual plaintiffs, which were later dismissed. While in custody, the defendants intentionally touched, pushed, assaulted, battered, violated, strip searched, humiliated, photographed and han...
Linen, Markey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026290/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 30, 2019, ended September 8, 2022
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 7, 2016, Plaintiff was lawfully on the street when approached by P.O.s including Officer Paul Velez, Officer Thomas Accomando, and Lt. Christopher LaGrasta. With no arrest warrant or probable cause, P.O.s stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained Plaintiff. Plaintiff was subjected to a strip search and was incarcerated for over 24 hours. During the arrest and detainment, Plaintiff sustained injuries as a result of assault and battery by P.O.s to his head, neck, back, body and limbs. All charges against Plaintiff were terminated favorably on April 24, 2019.
Turnbull, Jeremy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024797/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 26, 2018, ended October 22, 2019
$400,000 Settlement
Complaint, Summons/Complaint
Description: On March 1, 2016, Plaintiff was stopped and stripped searched by PO Valdrin Nikqi, Paul Velez, John Doe and John Roe without any legal reason or apparent justification. Plaintiff was falsely arrested with excessive force, and detained for over 24 hours. All charges against him were eventually dismissed.
Rodriguez, Franklin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302665/2015, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 10, 2015, ended November 2, 2016
$25,000 Settlement