Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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, $40,000 total settlements.
Baptiste, Thomas, et al. vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 513928/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 13, 2024
Complaint
Description: On May 20, 2023 at approximately 1:00 AM in the vicinity of Linden Boulevard and Brooklyn Avenue Plaintiffs Baptiste and Joseph were detained by POs Christian Perez, Martin Moraalmonte, Nicholas Cardieri, Carlos Alvarez, Francesa Lovertro, Julio Martinez, Ihab Ginem, Larry Feng, Dennis Diaz, Leonardo Deoliveiri, Derrick DeJonge, Dennis Wu, Sarah Chironno, Jefrey Aguilera, Mehmet Knabur, Fabian Modesto, Daniel McDonald, and Anthony Warner when Plaintiffs flashed their headlights. The POs blocked the vehicle with marked and unmarked police cars and commanded Plaintiffs to exit their car. The POs had their weapons unholstered and drawn at Plaintiffs. Male PO DeJonge then searched Plaintiff Joseph, who is a female ...
Durden, Shaqueena, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV01539,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 22, 2021, ended June 27, 2023
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about March 24, 2018 at approximately 1 a.m. Plaintiffs were lawfully at 243 East 51st Street New York when Defendant Officers chased and assaulted, and falsely arrested plaintiffs without probable cause or reason to use force. Plaintiffs were injured in the arrest, brought to the police precinct and denied medical assistance. Defendants were then brought to Central Booking and arraigned on false charges. The charges were eventually dismissed and sealed.