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.
'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.
'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 3 known lawsuits.
Camejo, Elizabeth vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 1589026/2019,
Supreme Court - New York, September 20, 2019
Complaint
Description: On or about September 30, 2018, plaintiff was lawfully at or near the Inwood Bar and Grill, located at 4892 Broadway, where she was assaulted, battered, shoved, beaten grabbed and intentionally dragged around the location using egregious and excessive force by PO Serrano who arrested her without investigation or probable cause.
Camejo, Elizabeth vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 159026/2019,
Supreme Court - New York, September 20, 2019
Complaint
Description: On September 30, 2018, at approximately 3:00 AM, Plaintiff was at a bar and grill in New York City when Plaintiff was subjected to excessive and unlawful actions by multiple defendants, including Officer Serrano from the NYPD. The officer was recklessly, negligently, and without investigation, any justification or legal cause, arrested, touched, beaten, grabbed, pushed, shoved, tackled, assaulted, battered, violated, and humiliated Plaintiff most egregiously and excessively. These actions resulted in significant injuries to Plaintiff's head, body, and limbs. The officer acted egregiously and excessively, causing both physical harm and humiliation to Plaintiff, despite the fact that Plaintiff did not resist the ...
De La Cruz, Crystal Marie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 451299/2019,
Supreme Court - New York, June 11, 2019
Complaint
Description: On September 30, 2018, Plaintiff Crystal Marie De La Cruz was at Inwood Bar & Grill when she was allegedly assaulted by NYPD Officer P.O. Serrano. According to the complaint, Officer Serrano, while acting within the scope of his employment, intentionally pushed and battered De La Cruz in a manner that was both egregious and excessive. This assault resulted in significant injuries to De La Cruz’s head, shoulders, feet, arms, and body. The complaint details that Officer Serrano used excessive force, causing De La Cruz to suffer great and permanent bodily harm, including being rendered sick, sore, lame, and disabled. Despite her injuries, De La Cruz was denied immediate medical attention and was left to endure pai...