Yancy C. Blowe

Yancy C. Blowe

Yancy C. Blowe
Badge #2316, Black Male
Former Sergeant Detective Squad at Gun Violence Suppression Division Zone 01
Service started July 2003, ended March 2024, Tax #932134

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force (3)
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged

Lawsuit Settlements:
$27,500   Hayward, Tremaine vs City of New York, et al., 2015 KCSC KCSC 500010/2015
$20,000   Nelson, Cuame vs P.O. Wahab, Andre, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV03013
$3,000   Morgan, Shoshana vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV01717
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Complaints

12 Complaints
23 Allegations
5 Substantiated
4 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
2 Complainant Unavailable
1 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Complaint Withdrawn
7 Exonerated
3 Unfounded
3 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202007578, November 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201911001, December 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Female, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Dismissed
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Plea set aside, Without discipline, April 9, 2024
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
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Complaint #201406441, June 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201405538, May 2014
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201402264, March 2014
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201308815, September 2013
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201214468, December 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200709719, July 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200511376, September 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200409161, September 2004
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
Complainant: Black Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200406031, May 2004
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200405489, March 2004
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202007578, November 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Black Male, 45-49 Exonerated
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Complaint #201911001, December 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Force: Physical force Black Male, 18-20 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Force: Nonlethal restraining device Black Male, 15-17 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Female, 40-44 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Force: Restricted Breathing Black Male, 18-20 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Male, 18-20 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 18-20 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Force: Physical force Black Male, 18-20 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Dismissed
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Plea set aside, Without discipline, April 9, 2024
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
additional details
Complaint #201406441, June 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 20 Complainant Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 20 Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201405538, May 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 22 Unfounded
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Complaint #201402264, March 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 38 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201308815, September 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 31 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201214468, December 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 24 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200709719, July 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 28 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 28 Exonerated
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Complaint #200511376, September 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Other Black Male, 22 Unfounded
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Complaint #200409161, September 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 22 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons Black Male, 22 Complaint Withdrawn
additional details
Complaint #200406031, May 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 26 Unfounded
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Complaint #200405489, March 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 19 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 19 Exonerated
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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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.


Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $50,500 total settlements.

Hayward, Tremaine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 500010/2015, Supreme Court - Kings, January 5, 2015, ended August 20, 2019
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 19, 2014, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Plaintiff was in and/or near his apartment in 685 Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. Plaintiff was stopped, searched, brutalized, handcuffed, falsely arrested, falsely imprisoned, and mistreated by several NYPD officers, including Officer George Allen, Sergeant Yancy Brown, Sergeant Lawrence, and several unidentified NYPD officers. Plaintiff was held illegally at the 73rd Precinct and Rikers Island. Plaintiff was actually the victim of a stabbing, though he was arrested and prosecuted instead of the perpetrator. Plaintiff suffered serious physical and psychological injuries since he was refused treatment in a timely manner. As a result of this, Plaintiff has permanently los...

Nelson, Cuame vs P.O. Wahab, Andre, et al.
Case # 14CV03013, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 13, 2014, ended November 24, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint

Morgan, Shoshana vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01717, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 1, 2013, ended November 14, 2013
$3,000 Settlement

Rhooms v. City of New York
Case # 06CV05555, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter references additional lawsuits 11CV3959, 08CV2964