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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $46,750 total settlements.
Romero, Lauriano Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022449/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 4, 2019, ended June 12, 2023
$6,750 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about January 5, 2018, two unknown New York City Police Officers wrongfully re-arrested Plaintiff without probable cause and maliciously prosecuted him, after he was previously falsely accused and arrested for a different offense. The charges were later terminated favorably.
Davis, Reginald vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 028956/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 9, 2018, ended August 14, 2025
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about September 21, 2017, in the vicinity of Bronx Terminal Mall, defendant NYPD officer Vargas and unknown officers John/Jane Doe I-IV approached plaintiff with loaded weapons, outstretched arms and bearing objects which they used to physically seize, strike and restrain plaintiff, without warrant or legal justification, placed plaintiff under arrest and took him into custody, first at the local precinct, and then at Bronx Central Booking. He was held for 29 hours until released upon the dismissal of all charges.
Officer Vargas provided false and misleading information in order to induce the prosecution of plaintiff. Furthermore, in placing him under arrest, Vargas handcuffed him such that the handcuff...
