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.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $67,501 total settlements.
Vuktilaj, Ilmi vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 811441/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 8, 2023
Complaint
Description: On August 25, 2022, Vuktilaj was driving on the left lane of I-895 Southbound Sheridan Boulevard Ramp at or near its intersection with the Exit to Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. Defendant officers Clarke and Thooho were operating a Toyota motor vehicle, when suddenly said Defendants sideswiped the right side of Vuktilaj's vehicle. Officer Clarke was operating without sirens, horn, turret light, or any kind of warning lights. Without probable cause or provocation, Defendant Officer Clarke forcibly pushed and dragged Vuktilaj into the Toyota driven by the Defendants. Using excessive force, Defendants falsely detained, searched, arrested, imprisoned, and confined Vuktilaj for over twenty minutes, with not air co...
Breton, Frankie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV09247,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 10, 2018, ended August 5, 2020
$67,501 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff got into an altercation with another individual who allegedly stabbed him. Plaintiff flagged down a police car and other Defendant officers responded to the individuals 911 call and instead arrested Plaintiff for attempted assault in the first degree. The case was dismissed against the Plaintiff as self-defense.