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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 9 known lawsuits, $287,500 total settlements.
Henry, Shadae, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 701812/2025,
Supreme Court - Queens, January 22, 2025, ended September 16, 2025
$105,000 Settlement
Pankey, Johnathan vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 714556/2024,
Supreme Court - Queens, July 22, 2024, ended February 7, 2025
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 24, 2023 at Brewer Blvd and 119 Dr, Queens, NY, Plaintiff was inside of a car that was stopped by defendants. Defendants ordered Plaintiff to exit the car, and he was handcuffed and arrested. Plaintiff was transported to the 113th precinct and strip-searched. After several hours, Plaintiff was removed to Queens Central Booking and held in a cell with other males for several hours. On September 25, 2023 Plaintiff was arraigned and charged. Plaintiff was released on his own recognizance. Between September 25, 2023 and November 27, 2023, Plaintiff made numerous court appearances. On May 26, 2024, the case was dismissed.
Moreno, Valentin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 703023/2024,
Supreme Court - Queens, February 15, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about September 03, 2023, plaintiff Valentin Moreno was in the vicinity of 109-38 164 Street, Queens, when he was arrested and struck in the knee and ankle. Plaintiff was caused to suffer physical injury preventing him from his usual duties and psychological harm. At no time did Plaintiff engage in illegal activity.
Jones Sr., Rafael Arden vs P.O. Holman, John Doe Et. Al
Case # 16CV00556,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 11, 2016
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at the under-served veterans office when Defendant officers arrived and asked him to get against the wall. Plaintiff began recording and was told he wasn't under arrest. EMS workers then arrived and Plaintiff was handcuffed and brought to the hospital. Plaintiff was asked to sign a consent to treatment form and when he refused he was strapped to a stretcher, injected with a syringe and work up 2 days later. Plaintiff got in touch with his attorney and a judge ruled that he should be released from custody.
Myrick, Tyquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02544,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 29, 2013, ended December 11, 2013
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff arrested and charged with PL 170.30 "Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument" after defendant officers stopped his car. Plaintiff was forcibly removed from car and brought to 75th precinct because officers said they recognized him in the neighborhood. Charges were dismissed.
Williams, Hakeem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV05443,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 15, 2012, ended December 12, 2013
$50,000 Settlement
Johnson, Michael & Johnson, Thomas vs City of New York, et La.
Case # 003571/2012,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 24, 2012, ended April 11, 2018
$60,000 Settlement
Campbell, Clinton vs Bevardi, Stephen, et al.
Case # 12CV00173,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 23, 2012, ended June 17, 2013
Zero Disposition
Wilson v. The City of New York
Case # 10CV04206,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Officers arrested Plaintiff on the street without cause and falsely charged him with criminal possession of a weapon in the second and fourth degree and resisting arrest. During the course of arrest, one of the Officers struck Plaintiff over the left eye with the butt of his gun while the other Officers hit Plaintiff about his head and body, until he required stitches above his eyes and staples to his skull.
