Substantiated Allegations:
Discourtesy: Word
Discourtesy: Word
Cristian E. Almeida
Badge #15895,
Hispanic Male
Service
started January 2016, ended November 2023,
Tax #960152
Lawsuit Settlements:
$550,000 Zapantis, Athanasia Administrix of George, Dec'd vs City of Ny, et al., 2021 EDNY EDNY 21CV05138
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$550,000 Zapantis, Athanasia Administrix of George, Dec'd vs City of Ny, et al., 2021 EDNY EDNY 21CV05138
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Complaints
3
Complaints
6
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Exonerated
2
Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned
1
Unable to Determine
1
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202200194,
January 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Asian Female |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Asian Female, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
Complaint #202004998,
June 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Restricted Breathing |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned |
| Allegation: | Force: Chokehold |
| Complainant: | White Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned |
Complaint #201906473,
July 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Asian Female, 33 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202200194, January 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Asian Female | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Asian Female, 45-49 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202004998, June 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Restricted Breathing | White Male, 25-29 | Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned |
| Force: Chokehold | White Male, 25-29 | Miscellaneous - Subject Resigned |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201906473, July 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | Asian Female, 33 | Exonerated |
| 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.
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2023-28558
Closed: 6/20/2023
Case Details:
- Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Lawsuits
Zapantis, Athanasia Administrix of George, Dec'd vs City of Ny, et al.Case # 21CV05138, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 17, 2021, ended July 29, 2025
$550,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 21, 2020, at approximately 9:30 PM, Plaintiff's decedent was at his home in Whitestone, New York, when multiple NYPD officers from the 109th Precinct arrived and banged on the door, demanding entry. The decedent refused to let the officers in. When decedent eventually opened his door but kept the screen door shut, officers forcibly broke it down and physically attacked him. Multiple officers beat the decedent and deployed tasers on him multiple times. The officers threw him to the ground and applied excessive pressure to his body, restricting his airway. Despite the decedent's dire medical situation resulting from the assault, officers did not provide medical aid. The decedent ultimately went into card...