Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Daniel G. Moessner
Badge #5417,
White Male
Service
started July 2006, ended July 2026,
Tax #941233
Lawsuit Settlements:
$12,500 Guzman, Luis vs City of New York, et al., 2018 NYCSC NYCSC 153923/2018
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$12,500 Guzman, Luis vs City of New York, et al., 2018 NYCSC NYCSC 153923/2018
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Complaints
4
Complaints
5
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2
Complainant Uncooperative
2
Exonerated
Complaint #202500515,
January 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Asian Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | Previously Adjudicated |
| Penalty: | Closed Administratively (Instructions) |
Complaint #201900530,
January 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201807024,
August 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 54 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201701199,
February 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Other |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Female, 46 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property |
| Complainant: | White Female, 46 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202500515, January 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Asian Male, 21-24 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: Previously Adjudicated | ||
| Penalty: Closed Administratively (Instructions) | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201900530, January 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Male, 28 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201807024, August 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint | White Male, 54 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201701199, February 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Other | White Female, 46 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property | White Female, 46 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
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.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Guzman, Luis vs City of New York, et al.Case # 153923/2018, Supreme Court - New York, May 7, 2018, ended November 21, 2018
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 7, 2017, at approximately 3:40 p.m., Plaintiff Luis Guzman was at 526 Broadway, New York, NY. Plaintiff was lawfully present, not engaging in any illegal behavior. Police Officer Albert Vitarelli, Sergeant Daniel Moessner, and other unnamed NYPD officers N/H/A JOHN/JANE DOE IIII, approached, detained, and arrested Plaintiff without a warrant, probable cause, or legal justification. Officers grabbed, handcuffed, and physically seized Plaintiff in an excessive and aggressive manner, causing both physical pain and mental suffering. "the handcuffs were placed on Plaintiff’s wrists so tight that Plaintiff’s wrists turned red and were swollen" Plaintiff claims that he was unlawfully imprisoned in the Ci...