Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Joseph P. Ricotta
Badge #4750,
White Male
Also served at
70th Precinct,
Auto Crime Division
Service
started July 1989, ended November 2024,
Tax #895904
Complaints
5
Complaints
6
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Complainant Unavailable
3
Exonerated
1
Unfounded
Complaint #201000539,
December 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #200712162,
August 2007
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 42 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - B |
Complaint #200512191,
October 2005
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #200508133,
July 2005
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 31 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #200401516,
February 2004
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Complaint #201000539, December 2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 28 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200712162, August 2007 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 42 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - B | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200512191, October 2005 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Exonerated | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200508133, July 2005 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 31 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200401516, February 2004 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 24 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Male, 24 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
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.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case Details:
- Dismissed: Directed another member of the service to conduct a Department motor vehicle check of a vehicle parked near his residence, for personal reasons
Penalty: The charge and specification has been dismissed
Lawsuits
Salvodon, Marie Sherly vs City of New York, et al.Case # 07CV00174, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 31, 2007, ended July 24, 2013
Zero Disposition