Eduardo Ochoa
Badge #2850,
Hispanic Male
Also served at
Gang Division,
Gang Squad Brooklyn South
Service
started July 1996, ended August 2016,
Tax #917142
Lawsuit Settlements:
$20,000
Johnson, William vs City of New York, et al.,
2015
EDNY
EDNY 15CV01236
$17,000
Bessay, Josolo vs City of New York, et al.,
2013
RCSC
RCSC 150342/2013
$35,000
Smith, Jerome vs City of New York, et La.,
2012
EDNY
EDNY 12CV03639
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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.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $72,000 total settlements.
Johnson, William vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01236,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 12, 2015, ended December 18, 2015
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 10, 2012, the Plaintiff was driving in Staten Island and was stopped by Defendants Ceparano and Ochoa. The Plaintiff was operating a used 2004 Lexus which he lawfully purchased in Hillside, New Jersey less than two weeks earlier. At the time of the purchase, the dealer issued the Plaintiff a 20-day Non-Resident Temporary Registration and Marker after the Plaintiff provided proof that he had full insurance coverage and a valid driver's license. The Non-Resident Temporary Registration and Marker was valid until March 18, 2012 and it was affixed to the rear windshield of the 2004 Lexus. The Defendants arrested the Plaintiff despite having no probable cause, and despite the Plaintiff's documents being in o...
Bessay, Josolo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150342/2013,
Supreme Court - Richmond, June 17, 2013, ended April 22, 2014
$17,000 Settlement
Smith, Jerome vs City of New York, et La.
Case # 12CV03639,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 9, 2012, ended March 27, 2013
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint