Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
'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, $82,500 total settlements.
James, Kendale vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 817574/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 6, 2023, ended April 22, 2025
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 27, 2023, Plaintiff was lawfully in the vicinity of Eastchester Road and East 223rd Street in the Bronx. Plaintiff was doing nothing illegal, improper or acting suspicious in anyway. Defendant officers, absent an arrest warrant, probable cause, reasonable suspicion or any legal justification, approached Plaintiff for no reason. Defendant officers summarily stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered and detained him in an aggressive and excessive manner. Plaintiff was subsequently arraigned after his arrest and thereafter falsely and maliciously prosecuted. Plaintiff had his fingerprints and photographs taken without his consent and held him on various criminal charges at various police stations, ...
Rodriguez, Angel vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 811814/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 3, 2023, ended January 19, 2024
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 17, 2023, Defendant officers Rosario, Ortiz, Defossett, Doe and Roe were on duty in the area of Crotona Avenue and East 178th Street in the Bronx. Without an arrest warrant, probable cause, reasonable cause or any legal justification, the Defendant officers approached Angel Rodriguez, and stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained him in an excessive manner. Plaintiff was arraigned after his arrest and maliciously prosecuted. Thereafter, Plaintiff Rodriguez remained incarcerated for over twenty-four hours and required to make numerous court appearances before all charges against him were terminated favorably.
