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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $45,000 total settlements.
Darden, Shamar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 806372/2026E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 3, 2026
Vasquez, Jay vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 826161/2025E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 18, 2025
Bellamy, Nathaniel vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 817672/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 4, 2024, ended May 14, 2025
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 3, 2023, plaintiff was approached by the police absent an arrest warrant, probable cause, or any legal justification. He was stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained in an aggressive and excessive manner. Plaintiff was arraigned after his arrest and thereafter falsely and maliciously prosecuted with committing a crime. Plaintiff remained incarcerated for over 24 hours and was required to make numerous court appearances over an extended period of time until all charges against him were favorably terminated. Plaintiff sustained physical and emotional pain and injuries as a result of this incident. The illegal stop and seizure was part of the City’s custom and practice of racial pr...
Hyman, Anthony, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 808769/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 31, 2024
Complaint
Description: On March 3, 2023, Anthony and Regenia Hyman were lawfully in their home at 6:15 in the morning when multiple members of the NYPD entered their home. Anthony was recovering from cervical spinal fusion surgery, and was wearing a hard collar. Because she was still in her sleeping garments, Regenia's breasts and body were exposed when the NYPD entered her home. Anthony was forced out of bed, at which point Detective Wilbert Hernandez (Shield #4925) twisted his arm, exacerbating a rotator cuff tear which needed surgery. Detective Jose Cintron (Shield #4861) put his foot on top of Anthony's recently fused neck. Both Hymans attempted to warn the police officers of Anthony's medical condition, but they were ignored. At...
