Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
'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, $68,500 total settlements.
Faison, Takora, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 516929/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 9, 2022, ended March 12, 2025
$31,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 19, 2021, at approximately 4:00 A.M., inside the apartment building located at 349 Rockaway Parkway in Kings County, Plaintiffs Takora Faison and Tatyana Faison-Jerry were illegally stopped, seized, searched, detained, and arrested by Defendant NYPD Officers Justin Colon, Justin Einwechter, David Yusim, and other unidentified NYPD Officers. Defendant Officers violently contorted Plaintiffs' arms behind their backs and placed them in tight handcuffs. Plaintiffs were transported to the 67th Precinct and were confined to a cell for approximately 8 hours where they were questioned without presence of counsel. Defendant Colon apologized for arresting Plaintiffs during their illegal detainment.
Plaintiffs ...
Julien, Samantha, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 503750/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 16, 2021, ended April 20, 2026
$37,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about December 13, 2019, PO Justin Colon and ten other unnamed Defendant POs unlawfully entered a residence without consent or a warrant and unlawfully questioned and seized Plaintiffs, two Black women. Defendants targeted Plaintiffs and subjected them to disparate treatment based on their race. Though Defendants did not observe Plaintiffs committing any crimes, Defendants placed excessively tight handcuffs on Plaintiffs, arrested Plaintiffs, and brought Plaintiffs to the 67th Precinct. Following the unlawful arrest, Defendants fabricated evidence, made false claims to prosecutors, and suppressed exculpatory evidence. One Plaintiff was wrongfully detained for seven days, and the other for 24 hours.