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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $12,500 total settlements.
Esdaile, Dudley Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 515379/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 12, 2016, ended October 3, 2017
$4,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 20, 2014, Officers Ryan Norwood and Steven Fursa confronted the Plaintiff while he was standing outside of a cafe. The Defendants asked the Plaintiff if he was smoking marijuana, to which the Plaintiff replied no. The Defendants then turned the Plaintiff around and arrested him, even though they had no probable cause or warrant to do so. In addition, the Defendants searched the Plaintiff without reasonable suspicion that he was in possession of weapons or contraband. As a result of the Defendants’ actions, the Plaintiff suffered humiliation, mental and physical anguish, embarrassment, depression, loss of wages, and damage to his reputation.
Maldonado, Idalia vs Police Officer Ryan, Eric, et al.
Case # 16CV03813,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 13, 2016, ended October 27, 2017
$8,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 6, 2016, plaintiff was at home when two strangers entered her apartment and knocked on her bedroom door demanding that she come out. Plaintiff complied and the men identified as police officers and informed plaintiff that they were searching a "Salvador." They refused to show any warrant and accused plaintiff of hiding "Salvador" even though she did not know who he was. The officers searched the apartment, going through drawers, closets and personal belongings, lifting mattresses, and rummaging through medicine cabinets.