Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'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 6 known lawsuits, $135,000 total settlements.
Ryan, Jaylin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 802085/2026E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 3, 2026
Ryan, Jaylin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV03141,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 8, 2025, ended October 21, 2025
Zero Disposition
George, Damien vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 806880/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 9, 2024, ended February 14, 2025
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 24, 2023, plaintiff Damien George was wrongfully and falsely arrested, detained, imprisoned, and falsely accused of intention to sell narcotics in the 3rd degree and criminal sale of a controlled substances. Plaintiff was caused to attend lengthy court court proceedings which terminated in Plaintiff's favor. Plaintiff was caused to expend significant sums of money to avoid incarceration and was unable to engage in his normal affairs as a result of the unlawful arrest.
Moore, Raymond vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 807633/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 8, 2024
Complaint
Description: On September 27, 2023, Plaintiff RAYMOND MOORE was illegally stopped, searched, detained and subjected to excessive force by defendants Police Officer James Geberth, Police Officer Luis Candelaria, and John and Jane Does. Plaintiff was arrested by defendants without cause or justification. Plaintiff RAYMOND MOORE remained incarcerated for over 24 hours and was required to make numerous court appearances over an extended period of time until all charges were dropped in Plaintiff's favor. Plaintiff RAYMOND MOORE sustained physical and emotional pain and injuries as a result of this incident.
Molina, Kevin vs City of Ny
Case # 811801/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 2, 2023, ended February 21, 2024
$85,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 26, 2022, Kevin Molina was lawfully in the vicinity of 215 Mount Hope Place in the Bronx. Defendant officers Velez, Doe and Roe, without just cause, probable cause or provocation, maliciously, intentionally and falsely accused Molina of having committed a crime. The Defendants stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained him in an excessive manner. After remaining incarcerated for over twenty-four hours, Mr. Molina was required to make numerous court appearances before all charges against him were terminated favorably on May 2, 2023.
Villalongo, Amir vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 810962/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 19, 2023, ended January 29, 2025
$30,000 Settlement