Abdiel S. Cruz

Abdiel S. Cruz

Abdiel S. Cruz
Badge #19116, Hispanic Male
Former Police Officer at 115th Precinct
Also served at US Open Tennis Detail, Patrol Borough Queens North, 114th Precinct
Service started January 2005, ended January 2025, Tax #936404

Lawsuit Settlements:
$20,000   Gusek, Eric vs City of New York, et al., 2013 QCSC QCSC 701722/2013
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Complaints

2 Complaints
5 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201206610, May 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200911385, July 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 58
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 58
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201206610, May 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 33 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 33 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200911385, July 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 58 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 58 Exonerated
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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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $20,000 total settlements.

Gusek, Eric vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 701722/2013, Supreme Court - Queens, July 10, 2013, ended June 19, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 27. 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the streets when he was suddenly accosted by Defendant NYPD police officers including PO Johnathan Kupferschmidt, PO Peter Naboka, and Sergeant Abdiel Cruz. The police officers placed him under arrest for criminal possession of a controlled substance despite not having reasonable grounds or probable cause to do so. Subsequently, the police officers initiated criminal proceedings against Plaintiff. On May 17, 2012, all criminal charges against Plaintiff were dismissed.

Milatos, Athanasios A. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028125/2011, Supreme Court - Queens, December 29, 2011, ended October 19, 2016
Administrative Closing