Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Matthew Hart
Badge #26047,
White Male, 46
Police Officer at Highway Unit 01 since February 2022
Service
started January 2006,
made $158,000 last year,
Tax #941142
Lawsuit Settlements:
$15,000 Roberson, Ashley and Roberson, Linda vs City of New York, et al., 2013 BCSC BCSC 301924/2013
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$15,000 Roberson, Ashley and Roberson, Linda vs City of New York, et al., 2013 BCSC BCSC 301924/2013
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Complaints
5
Complaints
11
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
1
Complainant Unavailable
4
Complainant Uncooperative
4
Exonerated
1
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202506478,
June 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201906229,
July 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Other |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201609287,
November 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201606719,
July 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 79 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
| Complainant: | White Male, 79 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | White Male, 79 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | White Male, 79 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | White Male, 79 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Penalty: | Instructions |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #200611845,
September 2006
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202506478, June 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property | Hispanic Male, 21-24 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Hispanic Male, 21-24 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201906229, July 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Hispanic Male | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Other | Hispanic Male | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201609287, November 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 44 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201606719, July 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | White Male, 79 | Exonerated |
| Force: Gun Pointed | White Male, 79 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | White Male, 79 | Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions) |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | White Male, 79 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | White Male, 79 | Unsubstantiated |
| Penalty: Instructions | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200611845, September 2006 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Female, 34 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| 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.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $15,000 total settlements.Rodriguez, Luis Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152675/2025, Supreme Court - New York, March 13, 2025
Tingling, Deron vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 029361/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 5, 2019
Complaint
Description: On August 9, 2016 at approximately 10:30 p.m. Plaintiff drove to a hotel with the intention of spending the night but when he arrived he was informed the location was now a homeless shelter. Plaintiff returned to his vehicle and as he was driving away ran over a piece of wood that became lodged under his vehicle. Plaintiff was attempting to drive forward and backward to dislodge the wood when a security officer approached, removed Plaintiff's keys from the vehicle, and called the police to report Plaintiff as a suspected drunk driver. POs Melvin Chittum, Matthew T. Hart, Allen Wang, Darren Sukennikoff, and Sergeant Robert Gutierrez responded and administered coordination and breathalyzer tests. Plaintiff pass...
Salomon, Manuel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04986, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 11, 2017, ended March 6, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was charged with traffic violation, specifically, designated driving while intoxicated and was ordered to submit to screening for alcohol or substance abuse and dependency. Plaintiff then defaulted and failed to appear at his scheduled hearing. Allegedly this non-appearance resulted in the cancellation and dismissal of the violation. However, on July 15, his driving privileges were revoked because of his alleged refusal to submit a chemical test.
Roberson, Ashley and Roberson, Linda vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301924/2013, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 29, 2013, ended September 10, 2013
$15,000 Settlement
Summons/Complaint
Galante v. City of New York et al
Case # 20404/2008, Supreme Court - Bronx
Settlement