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.
'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.
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $95,000 total settlements.
Lopez, Alfred vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 154127/2023,
Supreme Court - New York, May 25, 2023
Complaint
Description: On June 18, 2019, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Plaintiff Alfred Lopez was lawfully present inside of the vicinity of 155 West 21st Street, Apartment 4E, New York, New York, when the defendant Police Officers, NYPD Detective Sean Buler, NYPD Detective Jose Ortiz and several unnamed NYPD officers, unlawfully arrested Plaintiff without probable cause or legal justification. At the aforementioned place and time, the Plaintiff was sleeping in bed with
his girlfriend. Plaintiff was awakened by loud shouting and banging on his front door. Plaintiff's girlfriend opened the front door and at least three plain-clothed defendant officers entered his apartment with their guns drawn.
Plaintiff who was lying in bed in his paj...
Mendoza, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301041/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 23, 2015, ended July 22, 2016
$25,000 Settlement
Mamon, William vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301856/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 14, 2014, ended February 28, 2017
$70,000 Settlement
Merriman, Steven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020436/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 22, 2013
Cartagena, Edwin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301801/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 29, 2013
Complaint
Description: On or about April 19, 2012 Plaintiff was lawfully driving when he was pulled over by PO Ortiz and POs John Does 1 & 2. POs issued Plaintiff a ticket for loud music then informed Plaintiff there was a warrant for his arrest stemming from an inadvertent failure to pay a fine of approximately $75.00. Plaintiff was arrested, violently handcuffed, and brought to the 45th Precinct. Plaintiff's wife arrived to collect his belongings and also noted she saw a PO driving Plaintiff's car when it should have been kept in safekeeping. POs falsely and rudely told Plaintiff's wife that Plaintiff's girlfriend had picked up his belongings and would not let Plaintiff's wife pick them up.
Plaintiff was arraigned and ordered by ...