Carlos J. Zambrano

Carlos J. Zambrano

Carlos J. Zambrano
Badge #6977, Hispanic Male
Detective Grade 3 at 90th Precinct Detective Squad since October 2020, active
Also served at 90th Precinct
Service started January 2006, made $162,000 last year, Tax #939814

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2021-23414
Closed: 5/10/2021

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Lawsuit settlements:
$15,000   Arline, Leon vs City of New York, et al., 2019 EDNY EDNY 18CV03684
$76,250   Garcia, Jose, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV02210
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Complaints

7 Complaints
13 Allegations
2 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1 Alleged Victim Unavailable
2 Closed - Pending Litigation
1 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Complaint Withdrawn
2 Exonerated
1 Unable to Determine
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202303827, February 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
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Complaint #201903851, April 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Dismissed
APU Plea Penalty: Reprimand
APU Case Status: Closed: Plea set aside, Formalized Training, March 2023
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
APU Quarterly Report summary
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Complaint #201900005, December 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 42
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201710040, March 2017
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201605185, June 2016
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200914698, September 2009
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
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Complaint #200905922, April 2009
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: White Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202303827, February 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Male, 30-34 Unable to Determine
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Complaint #201903851, April 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Black Male, 35-39 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Female, 45-49 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Dismissed
APU Plea Penalty: Reprimand
APU Case Status: Closed: Plea set aside, Formalized Training, March 2023
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
APU Quarterly Report summary
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Complaint #201900005, December 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 42 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Male, 42 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Female, 42 Closed - Pending Litigation
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Female, 42 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201710040, March 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 29 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Hispanic Female, 29 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201605185, June 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 20 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200914698, September 2009
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Alleged Victim Unavailable
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Complaint #200905922, April 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 25 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Question White Male Exonerated
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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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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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Discipline

Case: 2021-23414
Closed: 5/10/2021
Case Details:
  1. Pleaded Guilty: -
Penalty: Training


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $91,250 total settlements.

Arline, Leon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV03684, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 24, 2019, ended April 8, 2020
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 25, 2017, Leon Arline was standing on the sidewalk with his friends when Officers Caccavale and Zambrano approached him and asked for ID. While Arline was getting his ID, his friends pushed him away from the officers and a physical confrontation ensued. Arline was grabbed and thrown to the ground by the officers. Arline was charged with assaulting the officers, obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest, and several other offenses. At trial, Officer Caccavale gave misleading and false testimony against Arline. On information and belief, Officer Caccavale was recommended for a promotion due to his actions during this incident.

Garcia, Jose, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02210, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 21, 2015, ended January 19, 2016
$76,250 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 20, 2014, at approximately 6:00 AM, plaintiff were sleeping inside inside an apartment at 196 Maujer St. in Brooklyn. Defendant police officers broke open the door and entered the apartment. Defendants forced the plaintiffs, including the children, some barely clothed and without shoes, into the living room and then the hallway outside the apartment. Defendants detained and questioned plaintiff Katherine Melendez while she was forced to stand barely clothed in the kitchen. Defendants searched the apartment, destroying property, yet found no contraband. Defendants took plaintiffs' money in the apartment that was intended for rent. Plaintiff Luz Melendez informed defendants that she needed medication...

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