Gabriel Cuevas

Lieutenant at 83rd Precinct since August 2023, active
Service started January 2008, made $174,000 last year, Tax #945633
Hispanic Male, 38

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card (3)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk (6)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) (3)
Abuse of Authority: Stop (2)
Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Arrest
Discourtesy: Word

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-26122
Closed: 10/18/2023
Case: 2022-26123
Closed: 2/3/2023
Case: 2022-24658
Closed: 6/13/2022
Case: 2022-25070
Closed: 5/14/2022
Case: 2022-25071
Closed: 5/14/2022
Case: 2020-22419
Closed: 11/18/2021

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Lawsuit settlements:
$2,000   Salam, Karim vs City of New York, et al., 2020 EDNY EDNY 19CV07195
$25,000   Ainsley, Jermaine vs City of New York, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 18CV00165
$168,000   Kenton, Marland, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2017 KCSC KCSC 0511248/2017
$7,500   Thomas, Amir vs P.O. Portillo, Ramon, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV06863
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Complaints

17 Complaints
54 Allegations
18 Substantiated
9 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
2 Substantiated (Charges)
7 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Alleged Victim Unavailable
5 Closed - Pending Litigation
1 Complainant Unavailable
8 Exonerated
2 Unfounded
19 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202304216, May 2023
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202205361, August 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #202103678, June 2021
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #202104529, June 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202002825, April 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Charges not served
APU Case Status: Closed: Charges not served, February 2023
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
APU Quarterly Report summary
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Complaint #202002052, March 2020
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202100913, March 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #201909824, October 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 5 days)
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201904945, May 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Demeanor/tone
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201903422, April 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201804454, May 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201803636, May 2018
Allegation: Offensive Language: Sexual orientation
Complainant: White Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Gender
Complainant: White Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: White Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201801781, January 2018
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201610447, December 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201400076, August 2013
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Age 29
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201105363, April 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
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Complaint #200815352, October 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202304216, May 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 21-24 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202205361, August 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Hispanic Male, 55-59 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Unlawful Arrest Hispanic Male, 55-59 Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #202103678, June 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Male, 18-20 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Male, 18-20 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Male, 18-20 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
additional details
Complaint #202104529, June 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 30-34 Closed - Pending Litigation
Force: Physical force Black Male, 30-34 Closed - Pending Litigation
Force: Physical force Black Male, 30-34 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202002825, April 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 18-20 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 18-20 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Male, 18-20 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 18-20 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Charges not served
APU Case Status: Closed: Charges not served, February 2023
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
APU Quarterly Report summary
additional details
Complaint #202002052, March 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25-29 Unsubstantiated
Force: Chokehold Black Male, 25-29 Unsubstantiated
Force: Restricted Breathing Black Male, 25-29 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Black Male, 25-29 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 25-29 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Black Male, 25-29 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 25-29 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202100913, March 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 25-29 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 25-29 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #201909824, October 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Black Male, 38 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 38 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 38 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 5 days)
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201904945, May 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Black Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Demeanor/tone Black Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Male, 24 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 24 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 24 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Action Black Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Male, 24 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Black Male, 24 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201903422, April 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 24 Closed - Pending Litigation
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201804454, May 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 41 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 41 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 41 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 41 Unfounded
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201803636, May 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Sexual orientation White Male, 25 Unsubstantiated
Offensive Language: Gender White Male, 25 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number White Male, 25 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201801781, January 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 30 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201610447, December 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 31 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 31 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 31 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201400076, August 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Age 29 Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201105363, April 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 45 Alleged Victim Unavailable
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Complaint #200815352, October 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Male, 41 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Male, 41 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 27 Unfounded
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2022-26122
Closed: 10/18/2023
Case Details:
  1. Failed to obtain medical treatment.
  2. Wrongfully frisked an individual known to the Department.
  3. Wrongfully stopped an individual known to the Department.
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications

Case: 2022-26123
Closed: 2/3/2023
Case Details:
  1. Wrongfully deactivated their body-worn camera.
Recommendation: Other

Case: 2022-24658
Closed: 6/13/2022
Case Details:
  1. Failed to make required entries in Department logs.
Recommendation: Other

Case: 2022-25070
Closed: 5/14/2022
Case Details:
  1. Violated patrol rules.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A

Case: 2022-25071
Closed: 5/14/2022
Case Details:
  1. Failed to make required entries in Department logs.
Recommendation: Other

Case: 2020-22419
Closed: 11/18/2021
Case Details:
  1. Failed to activate body-worn camera.
  2. Wrongfully frisked an individual known to the Department.
  3. Failed to make required entries in Department logs.
  4. Wrongfully searched an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (5 days)
Recommendation: Other


Lawsuits

Named in 7 known lawsuits, $202,500 total settlements.

Salam, Karim vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV07195, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 18, 2020, ended April 5, 2021
$2,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 21, 2016, defendants Cuevas and Khitab, while dressed in plain clothes, unlawfully stopped and frisked Plaintiff Salim without incident and without identifying themselves as police officers.

Taylor, Dennis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 523050/2019, Supreme Court - Kings, January 9, 2020

Dupree, Terry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 510321/2019, Supreme Court - Kings, May 9, 2019

Ainsley, Jermaine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV00165, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 22, 2018, ended August 24, 2018
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers banged on the front and back doors of a barber shop and then entered with guns drawn and pulled the Plaintiff to the ground and stepped on his back. Plaintiff was searched and then transported to the precinct and questioned about "who had the gun" and was falsely accused of tossing a weapon and marijuana. Bail was set and the Plaintiff was sent to Rikers Island where charges were later dismissed.

Kenton, Marland, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511248/2017, Supreme Court - Kings, June 19, 2017
Settlement

Kenton, Marland, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 0511248/2017, Supreme Court - Kings, June 19, 2017, ended January 12, 2021
$168,000 Settlement

Thomas, Amir vs P.O. Portillo, Ramon, et al.
Case # 14CV06863, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 18, 2014, ended September 1, 2015
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 26, 2013, Plaintiff was walking to his residence from the store when two unmarked NYPD vehicles pulled up. Plaintiff, who had a firearm, ran and threw the weapon away. After a brief pursuit Plaintiff stopped. Despite being stopped, Defendant Officers Ramon Portillo, Gabriel Cuevas, Leandro Cruz, Joongsuk Hwang and Justin Kelly and Sergeant Thomas Hardell tackled Plaintiff. Despite offering no resistance, Defendants collectively severely beat Plaintiff with fists and hard objects. Plaintiff was taken to the 83rd Precinct but due to his injuries he was transported by ambulance to a hospital. After treatment for substantial head injuries, Plaintiff was returned to the 83rd Precinct. However, beca...

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