Conclusion Meanings:
'SRAD Closure': Strategic Resource Allocation Determination - due to citywide budget cuts, CCRB is no longer able to fully investigate certain cases within its jurisdiction and suspended investigating some types of complaints.
'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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $35,000 total settlements.
Payano, Waleska vs City of New York et al.
Case # 810659/2026E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 29, 2026
Phillips, Wendell vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 155772/2022,
Supreme Court - New York, July 13, 2022
Complaint
Description: On May 7, 2019, Plaintiff was arrested pursuant to an i-card issued by Detective Angeles who claimed to have seen Plaintiff participating in the theft of a motorcycle on July 24, 2018. Plaintiff remained in custody until May 15, 2019. Despite knowing that Plaintiff did not participate in the theft, Detective Angeles persisted in his claim that Plaintiff did.
Elliott, Osain vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028913/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 10, 2017
Complaint
Description: On March 23, 2016, Plaintiff was in a vehicle based on his belief that Mr. Rosario had lawfully rented the vehicle. Upon exiting the vehicle, Plaintiff was pushed inside the vehicle by Defendants and had guns pointed directly at them. Plaintiff was removed from the vehicle and arrested. All charges against Plaintiff were dismissed on April 11, 2017. Plaintiff sustained significant and unwanted emotional trauma. Plaintiff was subjected to physical and emotional pain.
Francis, Benjamin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304483/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 30, 2013, ended December 29, 2016
$35,000 Settlement