Conclusion Meanings:
'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 2 known lawsuits.
Charles, Patricia as Mng of W. L. vs City of New York
Case # 512534/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 3, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about March 10, 2023, minor child L.W. was involved in an incident at the Flatbush Ave-Brooklyn College Subway station in Brooklyn. L.W. approached two NYPD officers, Melissa L. Stines and Jonathan Gomez, after being unable to proceed through the subway turnstile due to not having her student metro card. Officer Gomez told L.W. to proceed without paying. After L.W. boarded the train, Officer Stines demanded that she exit, but L.W. could not leave as the train doors closed. At the next station, the officers forcibly removed L.W., twisted her arm, and handcuffed her, causing a left shoulder strain requiring a sling for two weeks. L.W. also experienced emotional distress and humiliation during the arrest and...
Charles, Patricia as Mng of W. L. vs City of Ny
Case # 518551/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 3, 2024
Complaint
Description: On March 10, 2023, Plaintiff, a minor, entered a subway station to go to school. Plaintiff recently transferred schools and had not yet received her student metro card so she was unable to proceed onto the subway. Plaintiff approached Officers Melissa L. Stines and Jonathan Gomez and asked the officers if she could proceed past the turnstile without paying. Officer Gomez said yes, however, once Plaintiff boarded the subway, Officers Stines and Gomez entered the train and yelled at Plaintiff to exit. Officers Stines and Gomez grabbed Plaintiff, twisted her arm and handcuffed her. Plaintiff screamed in pain and became lightheaded. The officers forcefully pushed Plaintiff into a police car and took Plaintiff to th...