Eric G. Downes

Former Lieutenant Commander Detective at Narcotics Borough Manhattan North
Also served at 28th Precinct Detective Squad, 24th Precinct Detective Squad, Police Service Area 2, Police Service Area 9, 47th Precinct, 75th Precinct
Service started July 2003, ended October 2025, Tax #932572
Black Male

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2018-19083
Closed: 9/13/2019

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$150,000   Pizarro, Michael vs City of New York, et al., 2014 KCSC KCSC 008797/2014
$15,000   Muratovic v. The City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 08CV02814
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Complaints

10 Complaints
14 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
9 Exonerated
2 Unfounded
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201303047, March 2013
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201115638, December 2011
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 11
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 11
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201000385, January 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200919317, December 2009
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200705986, February 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 55
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200701364, December 2006
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200515274, December 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200509206, August 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200505017, May 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #200403558, April 2004
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201303047, March 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 32 Exonerated
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201115638, December 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 11 Unfounded
Force: Physical force Black Male, 11 Exonerated
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Complaint #201000385, January 2010
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200919317, December 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 26 Unfounded
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Complaint #200705986, February 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 55 Exonerated
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Complaint #200701364, December 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 32 Exonerated
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Complaint #200515274, December 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male Exonerated
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Complaint #200509206, August 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 36 Exonerated
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Complaint #200505017, May 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 25 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 25 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25 Exonerated
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #200403558, April 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 37 Exonerated
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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.
'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.

Further details on conclusions.


Discipline

Case: 2018-19083
Closed: 9/13/2019
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Failed and neglected to remain alert as required.
  2. Guilty: On approximately thirty-five (35) occasions, wrongfully failed to fulfill his responsibilities as the platoon commander.
  3. Guilty: On multiple occasions, wrongfully failed or neglected to make required entries in his activity log.
  4. Guilty: On six (6) occasions, wrongfully failed to fulfill his responsibilities as the Patrol Supervisor.
Penalty: Vacation days (30 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $165,000 total settlements.

Pizarro, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 008797/2014, Supreme Court - Kings, February 18, 2014, ended April 3, 2017
$150,000 Settlement

Muratovic v. The City of New York et al
Case # 08CV02814, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendants Hill, Downs, and unknown sgt arrested and beat Plaintiff while he was lawfully in a car. Plaintiff was released without charge. Second incident: Plaintiff was arrested on the street by Officer Leehe, taken into custody, and released 15 hrs later without charge. Third incident: Plaintiff was arrested on the street again and told by Officer's Down that "we're going to keep arresting you until you drop the lawsuit." Plaintiff was taken to central booking and later released without any proceedings.

Dredrick v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV00462, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Amended Complaint, Stipulation

Other Documents

Bronx DA Notified Officer List