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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $225,000 total settlements.
Lewis, Kingsley Ii vs P.O. Kroski, Stephan, et al.
Case # 152386/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, June 12, 2017, ended September 17, 2025
$210,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 12, 2014 at approximately 8:00 PM, Plaintif was walking through a NYCHA complex when he was approached by Officers Stephan Kroski, James Feola, Frankie Soler and other unknown officers. Without cause, the officers threw Plaintiff to the ground, stepped on, kicked, punched, stomped, brutalized and beat up Plaintiff, prior to and while being handcuffed and forcibly detained. The officers took Plaintiff to the hospital by ambulance. Plaintiff was charged with, among other things, possession of a controlled substance. All charges were later dismissed.
Shaheed, Waheedah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03480,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 22, 2015, ended October 18, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers entered Plaintiff's home without a warrant, searched it, and Officer Kroski assaulted Plaintiff, including pinning her on the ground, punching her in the face, and choking her. Plaintiff, who has cancer and heart conditions, was handcuffed, denied medical attention, and taken to the 25th precinct. Much later Plaintiff was taken to the hospital, shackled to the bed where she spent 10 days, then released with a ticket for 150.20 Assault in the Second Degree, which was later dismissed and sealed. 23 days later, Officer Mcnamara entered Plaintiff's apartment without a warrant, arrested her, again had to take her to the hospital, then charged her with 195.05 Obstructing Governmental Administrati...
Shaheed, Daghrib vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07424,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 14, 2014, ended October 18, 2018
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 6, 2012, defendants began banging on the door of the plaintiff's apartment. Plaintiff's brother opened the door and defendants forced their way into the apartment. Defendants grabbed Plaintiff and dragged plaintiff into the kitchen of her apartment. Plaintiff's bedroom was then searched without permission or authority. Defendant Bliss then demanded
to know where Plaintiff's babies were located. Plaintiff stated that she did not have any babies. Plaintiff was then arrested, handcuffed and transported to the 25th precinct. All charges brought against plaintiff were subsequently dismissed.
Tobias v. The City of New York
Case # 11CV07769,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff, took him to the 25th Precinct, strip searched, and charged him with Unlawful Assembly, which was later dismissed.