Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
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Named in 2 known lawsuits, $5,000 total settlements.
Suren, Ismael Joel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV02659,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 16, 2019, ended September 26, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On Feb 19, 2018, plaintiffs were at home when 14 police officers, without a warrant, broke into the apartment with guns drawn. Officers pointed their guns at plaintiff Edjar Joel Suren, who was 17, arrested him and placed him in handcuffs. Officers then grabbed plaintiff Lucia Santigao, 65, off her bed and handcuffed her. Officers then grabbed plaintiff Ismael Suren, Jr. and handcuffed him as well. Officers asked where the "guns and drugs" were, which plaintiffs denied having. They then asked where Nelson Santiago was, and plaintiff Lucia stated he did not live with her. Officers had her call Nelson and he came to the house, where plaintiff Nelson was then arrested and searched. Family members Edgardo Suren and...
Paul v.The City of New York et al
Case # 16CV05756,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was riding in the passenger seat of his friend's car when the defendant officers pulled them over and removed the plaintiff from the vehicle, questioned, and searched him. The officers found nothing illegal on the plaintiff, but took him to the 75th Precinct anyway. After spending the night in custody the plaintiff learned that no charges were filed against him, he never saw a judge, and was not issued any summons. He was held for no reason.