Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $35,750 total settlements.
Cruz, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV00640,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 17, 2017, ended August 16, 2017
$9,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was getting soda at a local deli when defendants burst into the deli. Allegedly, defendant Hernandez saw the plaintiff holding a Pringles can that had several bags of marijuana removed from it. Plaintiff and a deli employee swear that the plaintiff was nowhere near a Pringles can. Plaintiff was taken to the 32rd precinct where he was strip searched and held for three days before being ROR. The case was dismissed a year later.
Belle, Terron vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03418,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 20, 2014, ended September 17, 2014
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 10, 2013, at approximately 2:30 p.m., plaintiff was unlawfully assaulted and arrested by NYPD Officers Taiwo Adeleke and Markell Green in Jackie Robinson Park, Manhattan. Plaintiff had previously encountered Officer Adeleke during a questionable arrest in his apartment on October 31, 2012. Plaintiff approached Officer Adeleke to politely ask for her badge number. This request agitated Officer Adeleke, who responded by cursing at plaintiff, grabbing his neck and slamming him onto the hood of the police car. Plaintiff was arrested while Officer Green failed to intervene.
Belle, Terron vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04304,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 15, 2013, ended September 17, 2014
$26,250 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 31, 2012, Plaintiff was sleeping in his apartment in Manhattan, when he woke up at 4:30am to sounds of banging on his apartment door. When Plaintiff unlocked and opened the door, Defendant Officers, including Officer Adeleke, entered into Plaintiff’s apartment without a warrant or permission, stating that Plaintiff had an outstanding bench warrant. Defendant Officers did not permit Plaintiff to retrieve proof that his last court case was closed and resolved and continue to arrested Plaintiff, further denying Plaintiff his request to use the bathroom. After being transported to the 32nd precinct, a Defendant Officer spoke to Plaintiff at length in an attempt to gather gang related information, althoug...
Gomez v. The City Of New York, et al
Case # 15CV07524,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Original Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff alleges on March 22, 2014, while employed as an uniformed police officer with the Police Department City of New York he was assaulted by another uniformed police officer who intentionally discharged OC Spray into his eyes. Plaintiff alleges the assault was covered up by police supervisors, other police personnel, NYC Patrolman Benevolent Association (PBA) and Sergeants' Benevolent Association (SBA) Delegates, EMS personnel and hospital personnel.