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.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $40,000 total settlements.
Ware, Reginald vs Herzog, Steven, et al.
Case # 19CV03799,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 29, 2019, ended March 29, 2021
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 30, 2016, plaintiff was walking down the street when NYPD officer Steven Herzog and Sergeant Sean McCarren informed him that they were responding to a call about a fight. Plaintiff told the defendants that he was not involved in a fight and attempted to walk away, but one of the defendants grabbed plaintiff by his arm and fired a taser into his side. Plaintiff was then struck in the face and placed under arrest.
Sanchez, Juan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 706146/2015,
Supreme Court - Queens, October 8, 2015, ended March 28, 2017
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 16, 2014, plaintiff was lawfully walking at Gates and Grandview Aves, Queens, NY, when defendants approached plaintiff and stopped, seized and detained him. Defendants handcuffed and arrested plaintiff. Officers searched plaintiff’s person and did not locate any illegal drugs weapons or contraband. Plaintiff was placed in a police vehicle, and transported to the 104th precinct. Officers strip searched plaintiff and detained him in a holding cell. Plaintiff was transported to Queens Central Booking. After 20 hours in custody, the Queens DA decided there was no probable cause to believe plaintiff committed a crime and declined to prosecute. All charges against plaintiff were dismissed and he was release...
Cruz, Eddie A.sr., et Al vs Orestein, John Doe, et al.
Case # 12CV02789,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 5, 2012, ended October 16, 2013
$17,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation