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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 6 known lawsuits, $155,000 total settlements.
White, Donte vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 814567/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 8, 2025
Moore, Sheldon vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 820493/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 27, 2023, ended May 2, 2025
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 2, 2023, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Sheldon Moore was lawfully in the area of Davidson Avenue and West 174th Street in Bronx County. Absent a warrant, probable cause, or any legal justification, Defendant officers Breheny, Bowman, Doe and Roe, stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered and detained Mr. Moore in an excessive manner. Mr. Moore was arraigned after his arrest and thereafter falsely and maliciously prosecuted with committing a crime. Ultimately, all charges against him were terminated favorably but not before he was incarcerated for over twenty-four hours and required to make numerous court appearances.
Ross, Dimon et Al, vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 812138/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 26, 2023, ended April 10, 2026
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 10, 2022 Plaintiffs were lawfully on the street when officers arrested them without cause. During the arrest, officers violently shoved and pushed Plaintiffs against a vehicle, causing difficulty breathing and injury to their persons. Plaintiffs were subsequently charged with false crimes, all of which were later dismissed.
Sanders, Ishmael vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 810624/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 12, 2023
Complaint
Description: On July 15, 2022, police officer Oswald (Shield No. 1696), Pichardo (Sheild No. 16188), Robinson (Shield No. 5144), Bowman targeted, chased, pursued, struck with a vehicle, tackled, stopped, held, detained, questioned, assaulted, battered, punched in the face, threatened, placed in fear of imminent physical injury, beat, handcuffed, arrested, imprisoned, transported, and searched plaintiff.
Pesantes, Gabriela vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 034107/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 11, 2019
Complaint
Description: On December 1, 2016, certain unidentified police officers including Detectives Daniel Castillo, Shane Gugliucciello, Peter Velentin and Michael Bowman entered the plaintiff's residence unlawfully and illegally searched the residence for contraband like heroin and cocaine. The defendants made false assertions that they found the contraband in the plaintiff's residence and arrested the plaintiff. The plaintiff was handcuffed causing physical discomfort and taken to the 41st precinct where she was processed and strip-searched by the defendants. The plaintiff was transferred to Riker's Island where she was detained till her release on May 7, 2018 and the charges against her were ultimately dismissed on August 2, 20...
Phipps, Simone, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 305848/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 2, 2013, ended April 3, 2017
$50,000 Settlement
