Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Mercado, Shaheem vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 826162/2025E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 18, 2025
Rickett, Robert vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 811066/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 25, 2023
Complaint
Description: On April, 26, 2022, Plaintiff called the police while locked in his bathroom because someone had broken into the apartment and was threatening him with a gun. The officers found Plaintiff's assailant outside with a bag of Plaintiff's belongings, and allowed the assailant to re-enter Plaintiff's home. The officers then arrested Plaintiff based on false allegations. The officers tightly handcuffed Plaintiff and took him to the station. Plaintiff repeatedly complained that his handcuffs were too tight, but the officers refused to loosen them. Plaintiff remained in tight custody while he was transported to booking. The officers falsely accused Plaintiff of acting in concert with his assailant and falsely stated a g...