Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Darren L. Melhado
Lieutenant Commander Detective at CEIS Violent Gang Task Force since October 2024
Also served at
Detective Bureau Criminal Enterprise Division,
Police Commissioner Office,
Criminal Intelligence Section,
44th Precinct,
Organized Crime Investigation Division
Service
started January 2006,
made $245,000 last year,
Tax #940463
Black Male, 42
Lawsuit Settlements:
$20,000 Gonzalez, Melissa vs City of New York, et al., 2016 SDNY SDNY 15CV10142
$27,500 Toulson, Anthony vs City of New York, et al., 2013 BCSC BCSC 021363/2013E
$37,500 Singleton, Ronald vs City of New York, et al., 2013 BCSC BCSC 301183/2013
$25,000 Timberlake v. City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 10CV03764
$45,000 Ba v. City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 11CV06564
$20,000 London v. Simpson et al, SDNY SDNY 15CV09413
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$20,000 Gonzalez, Melissa vs City of New York, et al., 2016 SDNY SDNY 15CV10142
$27,500 Toulson, Anthony vs City of New York, et al., 2013 BCSC BCSC 021363/2013E
$37,500 Singleton, Ronald vs City of New York, et al., 2013 BCSC BCSC 301183/2013
$25,000 Timberlake v. City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 10CV03764
$45,000 Ba v. City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 11CV06564
$20,000 London v. Simpson et al, SDNY SDNY 15CV09413
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Complaints
8
Complaints
21
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Command Discipline)
3
Complainant Unavailable
1
Exonerated
8
Unable to Determine
1
Unfounded
6
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202404412,
April 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Force: Gun fired |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search of recording device |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Detention |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
Complaint #201402689,
March 2014
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Race |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201113876,
October 2011
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Question |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201103465,
March 2011
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Pepper spray |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Force: Radio as club |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #201011633,
August 2010
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 45 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 45 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 45 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #200911243,
July 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 37 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | Instructions |
Complaint #200903778,
March 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #200902708,
February 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline) |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - B |
| Complaint #202404412, April 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Black Male, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
| Force: Gun fired | Black Male, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
| Force: Gun Pointed | Black Male, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Search of recording device | Black Male, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property | Black Male, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment | Black Male, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Detention | Black Male, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201402689, March 2014 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 19 | Unfounded |
| Offensive Language: Race | Black Male, 19 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201113876, October 2011 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Male, 49 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Question | Black Male, 49 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201103465, March 2011 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Pepper spray | Black Male, 27 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 27 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Force: Radio as club | Black Male, 27 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201011633, August 2010 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 45 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Male, 45 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Male, 45 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200911243, July 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 37 | Substantiated (Command Discipline) |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: Instructions | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200903778, March 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 18 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200902708, February 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Female, 26 | Substantiated (Command Discipline) |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - B | ||
| 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.
'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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case Details:
- Guilty: While on-duty, having taken property into custody, did fail and neglect to properly safeguard prisoner's property
- Guilty: While on-duty, did engage in conduct prejudicial to the good order, efficiency, or discipline of the Department, to wit: said Police Officer did provide prescription medication to a prisoner while in the holding cell
- Guilty: While on-duty, having become aware of or having received an allegation of corruption or serious misconduct involving a Member of Service, did fail and neglect to notify the Internal Affairs Bureau as required
- Guilty: While on-duty, did fail and neglect to prepare a medical treatment of prisoner form, once arrestee was transported to the hospital for medical attention
- Guilty: While on-duty, did fail and neglect to maintain proper entries in his activity log, as required
Penalty: Forfeiture of ten (10) vacation days
Lawsuits
Named in 10 known lawsuits, $175,000 total settlements.Singletary, Alethea as Administrator of The Estate of Allen, Devon Jahsim vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV03611, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 22, 2025
Complaint
Gonzalez, Melissa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV10142, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 7, 2016, ended June 16, 2017
$20,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle that the NYPD attempted to pull over. The vehicle fled for a little bit and then the driver got out and ran away. Plaintiff had no control over the vehicle but was still arrested for 120.20, Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, and 205.30, Resisting Arrest, which were ACD'd.
Adams, Daniel, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07907, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 7, 2015, ended March 30, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were in a vehicle that was stopped. Asked to exit the vehicle and were searched as well as the vehicle. Defendants opened the trunk of the vehicle were they stated they found weapons, contraband and narcotics. Plaintiffs were held in custody for over 24 hours and their criminal cases were later dismissed on the DA's motion.
Toulson, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021363/2013E, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 23, 2013, ended January 8, 2014
$27,500 Settlement
Singleton, Ronald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301183/2013, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 4, 2013, ended January 7, 2014
$37,500 Settlement
Luis, Andrew Hugo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 309407/2009, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 1, 2009, ended September 1, 2015
Zero Disposition
Timberlake v. City of New York et al
Case # 10CV03764, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation
Ba v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV06564, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation
Jordan v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV06364, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Dismissed with Prejudice
Amended Complaint, Second Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers forcibly entered Plaintiff's apartment, tackled him to the ground, and assaulted him. Officers searched the apartment and found prescription medication that belonged to Plaintiff's wife. Officers arrested Plaintiff and charged him with 220.03, "which terminated in Plaintiff's favor"
London v. Simpson et al
Case # 15CV09413, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$20,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Complaint
Description: While Plaintiff was walking in his apartment building, Defendant Officers stopped him, threw him against a gate, handcuffed him, and searched him. Plaintiff was taken to the 52nd Precinct, denied medical attention, and charged with Criminal Sale of Marijuana, which was dismissed.