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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $171,250 total settlements.
Thomas, Dillon, et al. vs P.O. Dash, Latasha, et al.
Case # 15CV03140,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 14, 2016, ended December 14, 2016
$95,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officer John Does entered Plaintiff's residence with guns drawn, assaulted Plaintiffs, arrested them, and charged them with multiple felonies. Defendant Officer Dash failed to disclose exculpatory evidence that resulted in all charges being dismissed.
Garcia, Jose, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02210,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 21, 2015, ended January 19, 2016
$76,250 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers broke into Plaintiff's residence, detained and questioned plaintiff while she was naked, then all Plaintiffs, including minor children, were taken to a precinct and separated while Officers searched apartment, destroying property and stealing money. All Plaintiffs released after seven hours without any charges.