Elson Winchester

Badge #2834, Black Male
Former Detective Grade 2 at 72nd Precinct Detective Squad
Also served at Brooklyn South East Narcotics District
Service started April 1991, ended January 2018, Tax #900004

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed/gun drawn
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop

Lawsuit settlements:
$125,000   James v. The City of New York, et al, SDNY SDNY 02CV05527
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Complaints

6 Complaints
18 Allegations
4 Substantiated
4 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Complainant Uncooperative
7 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
4 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201501720, February 2015
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant: Asian Male, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Asian Male, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200008810, December 2000
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed/gun drawn
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
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Complaint #200006687, September 2000
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed/gun drawn
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #9903910, August 1999
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper dissemination of medical info
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #9803905, September 1998
Allegation: Force: Push/Shove
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #9303174, October 1993
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Discourtesy: Curse
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201501720, February 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Hit against inanimate object Asian Male, 49 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Asian Male, 49 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200008810, December 2000
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed/gun drawn Black Male, 43 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 43 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Black Male, 43 Substantiated (Charges)
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Complaint #200006687, September 2000
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 21 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 21 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Black Male, 21 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 21 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed/gun drawn Black Male, 21 Exonerated
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Complaint #9903910, August 1999
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 33 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 33 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Improper dissemination of medical info Black Male, 33 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #9803905, September 1998
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Push/Shove Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Exonerated
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Complaint #9303174, October 1993
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse Complainant Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Curse Complainant Uncooperative
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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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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' - 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

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $125,000 total settlements.

Patt, Shelwyn E. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03892, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 7, 2014, ended March 14, 2016
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 6th, plaintiff was travelling on a bus in Brooklyn. Defendant POs boarded the bus and showed a sketch of a man accused of attacking an NYC bus driver. Plaintiff was accused of committing the crime, arrested, and taken to the precinct. He was booked in the precinct, questioned, made to walk in a lineup, and had his photograph and fingerprints taken. He was forced to hire private counsel, and all charges against plaintiff were subsequently dismissed.

James v. The City of New York, et al
Case # 02CV05527, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$125,000 Settlement
Docket Report