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.
'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.
Named in 3 known lawsuits.
Cedres, Aaron vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 021525/2016E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 11, 2016, ended January 9, 2026
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On or about October 11, 2013, defendant NYPD officers Ezequiel Gutierrez (Shield No. 4596), Christopher Cesarz (Shield No. 4249) and Hoelmy Ramos (Shield No. 4720), along with unnamed defendant NYPD officers, wrongfully touched, grabbed, handcuffed and seized plaintiff in an excessive manner. Plaintiff suffered physical and mental injuries as a result of this incident. Plaintiff was booked, processed and maliciously prosecuted by defendant NYPD officers, who provided false/incomplete information to the District Attorney's office to induce prosecution of plaintiff. All charges against plaintiff were dismissed on May 29, 2015.
Cruz, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024850/2014E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 27, 2014, ended March 28, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about July 16, 2011 Plaintiff was lawfully walking his dog on a public street when PO Jeffrey Sisco, PO Hoelmy Ramos, PO Frederic Winter, and Sgt. Richard Santiago began to forcefully grab and wrestle Plaintiff. Plaintiff begged POs to let him tether his dog to a nearby pole but POs refused and forcefully threw Plaintiff to the ground, The action caused Plaintiff to let go of the dog's leash and the dog lunged toward an officer, who fired a shot a the dog. POs tightly handcuffed Plaintiff and separated him from his dog. Plaintiff later learned his dog was taken to an animal shelter and categorized as a "lost dog." Plaintiff ultimately had to pay $280 to reclaim his dog. Plaintiff spent several hours in un...
Bailey, Dondilyn vs Cruz, Carmen, et al.
Case # 302736/2008,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 15, 2008, ended April 3, 2013
Administrative Closing