Cesar L. Gomez

Lieutenant at Narcotics Borough Manhattan North since March 2023, active
Service started January 2006, made $174,000 last year, Tax #941024
Hispanic Male, 41

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Discourtesy: Other


Lawsuit settlements:
$150,000   Green, Robert vs City of New York, et al., 2021 NYCSC NYCSC 155364/2021
$8,001   Doyle, Isiah vs City of New York, et al., 2017 SDNY SDNY 17CV08021
$215,000   Valdez, Juan vs City of New York, et al., 2017 BCSC BCSC 300483/2017
$55,000   Chapman, Terry vs City of New York, et al., 2017 BCSC BCSC 021156/2017E
$35,000   Garcia, Arberto vs City of New York, et al., 2016 BCSC BCSC 302347/2016
$65,500   Joseph, Jahkeda, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2014 BCSC BCSC 024064/2014E
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Complaints

9 Complaints
26 Allegations
5 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
7 Complainant Uncooperative
4 Exonerated
10 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202104047, July 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 5 days)
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Complaint #201904703, May 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201901581, February 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201701719, March 2017
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201505458, July 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201213089, October 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #200807471, May 2008
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #200713175, September 2007
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200616486, December 2006
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202104047, July 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Force: Gun Pointed Black, 55-59 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 5 days)
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Complaint #201904703, May 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Black Male, 22 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 22 Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Black Male, 22 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Black Male, 22 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201901581, February 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 31 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Discourtesy: Other Black Male, 31 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201701719, March 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 21 Exonerated
Force: Other Black Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201505458, July 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 23 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 23 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 23 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201213089, October 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 39 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 39 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 39 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #200807471, May 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 19 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 19 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 19 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Penalty: Command Discipline - B
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Complaint #200713175, September 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Hispanic Male, 20 Exonerated
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Complaint #200616486, December 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 19 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Action Hispanic Male, 19 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 19 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.
'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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2022-27494
Closed: 1/25/2023
Case Details:
  1. Wrongful entry of a premises.
  2. Wrongful search of a premises.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (5 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B

Case: 2010-157
Closed: 10/1/2010
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Wrongfully operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.
  2. Guilty: Wrongfully operated a motor vehicle while his ability was impaired by an intoxicant.
  3. Guilty: Wrongfully operated a motor vehicle while intoxicated with a blood alcohol level of .262% BAC.
  4. Guilty: Unfit for duty while off-duty.
  5. Guilty: Consumed intoxicants in an establishment which did not possess a New York state liquor authority license.
  6. Guilty: Respondent served intoxicants to an individual known to the Department, under the age of twenty-one (21).
Penalty: Counseling, dismissal probation (12 months), ordered breath testing, pre-trial suspension days (30 days), vacation days (30 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 7 known lawsuits, $528,501 total settlements.

Green, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155364/2021, Supreme Court - New York, November 23, 2021, ended September 23, 2022
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 21, 2019, in the vicinity of East 112th Street and Fifth Avenue, defendant POs detained, stopped, frisked, searched and arrested plaintiff. Defendant POs also seized plaintiff's personal property, including his bicycle and cell phone. Defendant POs provided false information for prosecution of plaintiff. Plaintiff was held in custody until he was released on October 29, 2019. On November 15, 2019, defendant POs made testified falsely at a suppression hearing was held. On January 13, 2020, the judge issued a decision and order finding that the officers did not have reasonable suspicion and therefore, they were not permitted to frisk or search plaintiff.

Harris, Levar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV00784, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 25, 2020, ended February 15, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On February 12, 2018, Plaintiff was on the street in Kings County, New York. NYPD Officers—including Sergeant Gomez, PO Kern, and PO Reyes—approached, detained, verbally abused, groped, and searched Plaintiff.

Doyle, Isiah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV08021, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 9, 2017, ended May 10, 2018
$8,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was standing outside a nightclub when defendant officers pushed him and told him to disperse. Plaintiff walked across the street and began filming the officers actions when they tackled him to the ground. Plaintiff was arrested, taken to a precinct, and charged with disorderly conduct which was later dismissed. When Plaintiff's property was returned, the cell phone he used to record the police was missing.

Valdez, Juan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300483/2017, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 1, 2017, ended July 31, 2018
$215,000 Settlement

Chapman, Terry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021156/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, February 21, 2017, ended December 18, 2018
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint

Garcia, Arberto vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302347/2016, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 13, 2016, ended December 21, 2016
$35,000 Settlement

Joseph, Jahkeda, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024064/2014E, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 29, 2014, ended July 29, 2015
$65,500 Settlement
Summons/Complaint

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