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.
'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, $97,500 total settlements.
Santiago, Charlie vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV02994,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 1, 2025
Cox, Elijah vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 810961/2025E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 22, 2025
Gomez, Sean vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV02361,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 20, 2025
Complaint
Padilla, Angel vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 813919/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 12, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about June 12, 2023 PO Brian Estevez allegedly observed Plaintiff riding a motor bike in an unlawful manner and falsely arrested Plaintiff. PO Estevez then initiated a malicious prosecution against Plaintiff, falsely alleging the motor bike was stolen, that he observed a rectangular item in Plaintiff's fanny pack, and that PO Estevez recovered a firearm within ten feet of Plaintiff. Plaintiff was wrongfully incarcerated for approximately two days and required to make multiple court appearances over an extended period of time until all charges were dismissed on or about December 19, 2023. Plaintiff was denied custody of his minor period for a period of months and sustained severe psychological and emotiona...
Pilgrim, Judah vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 519563/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 19, 2024, ended January 5, 2026
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 6, 2023, Plaintiff Judah Pilgrim was illegally pulled over by Defendant Officer Brian Estevez and one or more unidentified officers. Defendant Estevez instructed other defendants to shoot Plaintiff and Defendants approached his vehicle with their guns drawn. Defendants handcuffed Plaintiff with excessively tight handcuffs. An unidentified defendant then kicked Plaintiff in the face while Plaintiff was prostrate. Defendants searched Plaintiff and took him to Central Booking. All charges against Plaintiff were dismissed.
Morant, Jaquan vs City of Ny
Case # 816863/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 26, 2023, ended May 8, 2024
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 8, 2023, police officers Brian Estevez (Sheild No. 26725), Issael Beato (Sheid No. 11505), Alejandro Ochoa (Shield No. 17600), and other police officers, without a warrant, stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained him in an aggressive and excessive manner.
Lorenzo, Carrie vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 801311/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 26, 2022, ended August 8, 2025
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about December 6, 2020, plaintiff was passenger in a car driven by his friend when defendants stopped the car and removed plaintiff and his friend from the vehicle. Then defendants handcuffed and arrested the plaintiff and transported them to a precinct. At the precinct, the plaintiff was placed in a cell, where she was held for several hours. Thereafter, she was transported to Bronx County Central Booking, where the plaintiff spent numerous hours. On or about December 9, 2020 plaintiff was arraigned and charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Synthetic Phenethylamines and Cannabinoids. She was r...
