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 2 known lawsuits, $84,075 total settlements.
Vpompey, Rondall vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV04574,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 29, 2020, ended August 31, 2022
$52,575 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 27, 2019, plaintiff was lawfully present inside a store and was stopped by two NYPD officers as he was exiting. The officers asked plaintiff to identify himself and then falsely stated that they had a warrant for his arrest. P.O.s Devon Baker, Matthew Walker, and Hector Casillas arrested and handcuffed plaintiff and refused to tell plaintiff why he was being arrested. Upon arrival at the precinct, plaintiff was searched and placed in a holding cell, and he was still not told the reason for his arrest. P.O.s David Grieco and Walker questioned plaintiff about a shooting that had taken place about one week earlier. It became clear that plaintiff was not a suspect, but the officers were interested...
Maxwell, Randy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07484,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 5, 2015, ended June 4, 2015
$31,500 Settlement