Michael A. Castellano

Badge #24327, White Male
Former Police Officer at 107th Precinct
Also served at US Open Tennis Detail, Police Service Area 6, Police Service Area 5
Service started January 2006, ended March 2026, Tax #940982

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2024-30501
Closed: 4/22/2024

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$55,000   Atkinson, Jacquil L. vs City of New York, et al., 2012 NYCSC NYCSC 156800/2012
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Complaints

3 Complaints
6 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2 Unsubstantiated
2 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202502428, February 2025
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202304096, November 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: White Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: White Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #200801673, January 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Female, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202502428, February 2025
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 60-64 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202304096, November 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Female, 30-34 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name White Female, 30-34 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number White Female, 30-34 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #200801673, January 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Female, 41 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 41 Unsubstantiated
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Conclusion Meanings:

'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.
'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.


Discipline

Case: 2024-30501
Closed: 4/22/2024
Case Details:
  1. Violated patrol rules.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $55,000 total settlements.

Salomon, Donald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150041/2020, Supreme Court - New York, January 16, 2020
Complaint
Description: On January 10, 2019, plaintiff was entering the house of a friend's apartment, where he was met by defendant POs Pryce, Castellano, Rhymer and John and/or Jane Doe 1-10 who were inside the lobby with a number of children who were caught smoking. When plaintiff denied that he was trespassing, defendant POs violently attacked plaintiff using a baton and a taser and repeatedly punched him in the face. Subsequently, defendant POs knowingly provided false information to the District Attorney's Office, falsely accusing plaintiff of multiple crimes, including assault in the second degree. After his arrest, Plaintiff was detained for about two weeks at a hospital where he was treated for his injuries and at Central Boo...

Atkinson, Jacquil L. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 156800/2012, Supreme Court - New York, October 9, 2012, ended March 9, 2016
$55,000 Settlement