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.
'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.
'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 7 known lawsuits, $46,002 total settlements.
Rommeney, Cassidy vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 706319/2024,
Supreme Court - Queens, March 26, 2024
Complaint
Description: On March 16, 2023, in the vicinity of Cornaga Avenue and Beach 22 Street in Queens, New York, plaintiff observed her father being unlawfully arrested by police and questioned why he was being arrested. The defendant NYPD officers then stopped, handcuffed, and arrested the plaintiff. At no time did the plaintiff engage in any criminal or unlawful behavior. After being arrested, the plaintiff was transferred to the 101st Precinct and confined to a cell with numerous other female prisoners.
Felix, Geemps vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 706245/2016,
Supreme Court - Queens, June 23, 2016, ended March 12, 2025
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about May 29, 2013, Plaintiff was sitting in the rear passenger seat of a car when defendants Police Officer Aaron Lohman, Sergeant Habermahl, Police Officer Weldon, and other unknown police officers activated their lights and signaled the driver to pull over. The driver stopped the vehicle, and defendant police officers approached his vehicle and falsely and maliciously told him that he had committed a traffic violation. Officer Lohman falsely stated that he observed a gun underneath the front passenger seat of the vehicle. Plaintiff was arrested and charged with gun possession. Defendant officers took Plaintiff to a police vehicle and drove him to the 113th Precinct, where he remained until transport to...
Jemmott, Levar A., et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 508811/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 16, 2015, ended March 16, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On April 17, 2014, at 5 AM, Plaintiffs were asleep in their apartment when Defendants Detective Weldon and several unknown officers forcibly entered the apartment. During their forcible entrance, the Defendants destroyed the front door of the apartment, rendering it inoperable. The Defendants made no efforts to repair or replace any damages to the apartment. The Plaintiffs were forcibly restrained using handcuffs for over an hour as the apartment was searched by the Defendants. Plaintiffs made numerous requests for a warrant, which the Defendants ignored. The Plaintiffs were arrested and transported to the precinct. All charges against both Plaintiffs were eventually dismissed.
Perry, Malcolm vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05947,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 16, 2015, ended March 23, 2017
$10,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking down the street when he was stopped by defendant officers, who took his wallet and arrested him. Plaintiff was charged with littering for spitting on the sidewalk and possession of a forged instrument, which were all later dismissed.
Collins, Luaja vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04893,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 26, 2015, ended April 4, 2016
$16,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers entered an apartment in riot gear where Plaintiff was a visitor. Officers refused to allow Plaintiff to clothe herself and unlawfully searched her. Officers then arrested Plaintiff and alleged that she was in possession of contraband when the contraband the officers found was hidden in a separate room. All charges against Plaintiff were later dismissed.
Corbett, Keisha, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03412,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 18, 2015, ended June 29, 2016
$10,002 Settlement
Complaint,
Original Complaint
Description: Both plaintiffs are approached by the Defendant Officer in street when Officer Muggeo assaults, handcuffs, and arrests both plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were taken down to the 75th precinct where the officers unlawfully search them. Both plaintiffs were charged with Obstruction of Governmental Administration and Resisting Arrest.
Boatwright, Darnell vs Police Officer Weldon, et al.
Case # 14CV06975,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 1, 2014, ended October 6, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On the evening of April 27, 2012, Plaintiff Boatwright was in the backyard of 167-02 Baisley Blvd. in Queens County, New York. He was there as an invitee with other people for a social function. On the same night, Defendant Police Officers were present to execute a search warrant for the subject premises. The Defendant Police Officers forcibly entered the premises with weapons drawn and then entered the rear yard where they encountered the Plaintiff seated with other invitees. The Plaintiff had his hands flat and in plain view on the table. The Defendants recovered marijuana from one of the guests that was seated at the same table as the Plaintiff, but the Plaintiff did not possess any contraband. The Defendant...