Thomas Santosuosso

Badge #1817, White Male
Former Police Officer at 50th Precinct
Service started July 2011, ended February 2016, Tax #951210

Lawsuit settlements:
$55,000   Vega, Joseph vs P.O. Santuosso, John, et al., 2016 SDNY SDNY 16CV06432
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Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Exonerated
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201508342, September 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201505959, July 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: White Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201508342, September 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 21 Exonerated
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Complaint #201505959, July 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop White Male, 56 Unsubstantiated
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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Lawsuits

Vega, Joseph vs P.O. Santuosso, John, et al.
Case # 16CV06432, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 24, 2016, ended March 28, 2019
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 7, 2015, plaintiff was subjected to an unlawful search and subsequent arrest in a park in the Bronx. In response to plaintiff's complaints, officers Santasuosso and Yuengst assaulted, battered and tripped plaintiff to the ground. Plaintiff was then taken to the precinct, made to have his fingerprints, picture and DNA taken and was falsely charged with use of marijuana. All charges were dismissed.