Miguel Arocho
Badge #598,
Hispanic Male
Former
Police Officer at Patrol Borough Brooklyn North Task Force
Service
started February 1994, ended February 2014,
Tax #911863
Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Mace
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct 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.
Further details on conclusions.
Cruz, Angel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 510976/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 26, 2014, ended April 20, 2017
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On November 15, 2013, Plaintiff was assaulted by Defendant PO Arocho and other unknown officers. They handcuffed him, threw him to the floor, punched and kicked him, and put their feet and knees on his back. Plaintiff was also falsely arrested, falsely imprisoned, and held and searched without probable cause. The initial assault took place on the street, but continued into a police vehicle as well as a police precinct. During the assaults, other Defendant police officers were present but did not intervene. The Plaintiff was required to make several appearance in Criminal Court in New York until the case against him was dismissed.