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.
Case Details:
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Violated patrol rules.
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Wrongfully frisked an individual.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (3 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B
Case: 2024-30549
Closed: 5/3/2024
Case Details:
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Failed to activate their body worn camera
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Case: 2023-28366
Closed: 5/16/2023
Case Details:
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Violated patrol rules.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $150,000 total settlements.
Greaves, Teren, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV08717,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 28, 2025
Morales, Angel vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 808924/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 4, 2024
Vereen, Jarrius vs Garcia, Jason, et al.
Case # 804743/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 20, 2024, ended January 16, 2025
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about March 21, 2021, NYPD Officers Jason Garcia, Juan Acostavilla, MD Ahad, Christopher Arnaud, Obrian Barnett, Ibn Barthelemy, John M. Gutierrez, Nazim Karim, Keith Kelly, Richard Kissane, Jeremy Lorenzorivera, Ercilio Luna, Victor Nina, Luis Rivera, Kimberly Rose, Christian Valencia, Filipe Vieira, and Bryan Wilder approached the Plaintiff without probable cause. One of the officers, whose specific identify is not known to Plainitff, pulled his pants down and threw him to the ground face first causing severe injuries requiring surgery. Plaintiff was not taken into custody or cited for any violation of law.