Conclusion Meanings:
'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 5 known lawsuits, $90,000 total settlements.
C., J., an Infant Under The Age of 18 Years By M/n/g vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 809268/2026E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 19, 2026
Matthews, Devin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 808286/2026E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 30, 2026
Williams, Ramel vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 816633/2025E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 7, 2025
Stokes, Yolanda & Pollard, Willie vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 811073/2025E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 22, 2025
Uptegrow, Elijah vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 810963/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 19, 2023, ended March 4, 2025
$90,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 21, 2023, Defendant officers approached Mr. Uptegrow in the vicinity of East 146th Street and Third Avenue in the Bronx. With no arrest warrant, probable cause, or any reason, Defendant officers stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered and detained Mr. Uptegrow. The plaintiff was subjected to a strip search while in the custody of the Defendant officers. Mr. Uptegrow was then arraigned after his arrest, falsely and maliciously prosecuted, and remained incarcerated for over twenty-four hours.