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.
'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 7 known lawsuits, $41,500 total settlements.
Johnson, Dominic, et Al O/b/o Themselves and A Class of Others Similarly Situated vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157711/2026,
Supreme Court - New York, June 22, 2026
Johnson, Dominic, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV00092,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 6, 2025, ended May 22, 2026
Zero Disposition
Louallen, Shyzaya vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 156221/2022,
Supreme Court - New York, September 14, 2022
Complaint
Description: On April 27, 2021, near 143rd Street and 8th Avenue in NY, the plaintiff was unlawfully stopped, searched, assaulted, battered, and arrested without legal justification in an excessive manner by defendant officers. While sitting in the driver's seat of a parked car, the plaintiff was approached by two officers, soon joined by more, who handcuffed him solely based on his race. One officer grabbed the plaintiff's neck, choked him, and kicked and punched him, placing a knee on his neck. After the arrest, the plaintiff was taken to PSA 6, where he underwent scans and searches. Despite requesting medical attention, the plaintiff was ignored, resulting in serious injury. The defendant officers falsely charged him wit...
Davis, Eugene vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 153069/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, April 1, 2021, ended October 10, 2025
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 9, 2020, Plaintiff was lawfully present in the vicinity of 5th Avenue and East 128th Street. Plaintiff was walking towards his home, located at 126th Street and 5th Avenue when he stopped to talk to a friend. When an unmarked Van pulled up to the curb four defendant officers emerged with guns visible. none of the defendant officers were in uniform or had any markings to show that they were police officers. upon seeing the men with guns, Plaintiff ran away, believing that he was being robbed. Without warning the Defendants gave chase and tackled him from behind. Plaintiff was then unlawfully handcuffed by the defendant officers. Plaintiff was then illegally searched. During the arrest a defendant of...
Goldsborough, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV00702,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 6, 2017, ended September 18, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking with a friend when he noticed an unmarked police car circling the block. The defendants parked the car in front of the plaintiff. Defendant P.O. Cannizzaro was not happy with the plaintiff refused to let him have his cup of juice so he grabbed the cup, smelled it, and tossed it on the grass. P.O. Taveras watched from a few feet away. Defendant Cannizzaro responded to the plaintiff asking if he had the right to seize his cup by asking for ID. Plaintiff's friend asked the defendants for their identities but they refused to give it. After fifteen minutes, the defendants drove off, but not before the plaintiff's friend could snap a picture of the car's license plate.
Kitchens, Donyale, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06105,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 6, 2013, ended February 28, 2014
$11,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers unlawfully entered Plaintiff's apartment with guns drawn and without permission and arrested everybody inside. Officers searched the apartment and made one arrestee, an aspiring rapper, rap for his freedom
Perez, Lisa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 159816/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, November 6, 2013, ended September 18, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On November 5, 2012 Plaintiff was lawfully in her car on a gas line when she was assaulted and falsely arrested by PO Tavares and his partner. POs brought Plaintiff to the 25th Precinct, falsely charged her with obstruction and resisting, then wrongfully imprisoned Plaintiff at The Tombs until her release on November 6, 2012. Plaintiff suffered serious and permanent physical and psychological injuries including severe anxiety, depression, humiliation, helplessness, frustration, hopelessness, flashbacks, decreased concentration, and bruises as a result of this incident.