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.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $51,500 total settlements.
Simon, Dennis, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV06868,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 15, 2021, ended September 12, 2025
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On January 1, 2019, Plaintiffs' home was unlawfully entered and searched by the defendants, who did not have a warrant or probable cause to search the home. Despite not finding any evidence of illegal activity, Defendants Jimenez, Grandstaff, and Siljkovic took plaintiff Dennis Simon to the 75th Precinct, where they held him for questioning for 2 days without informing him of his right to counsel.
During that time, the defendants conspired with defendants Green and Granum to create a false parole violation claim in order to detain plaintiff Dennis Simon during their ongoing investigation. Because of this false claim, plaintiff was held in detention for over one month, until an administrative law judge determi...
Corley, Jermaine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV08466,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 23, 2013, ended February 10, 2015
$20,000 Settlement
Townsend v. The City of New York et al
Case # 15CV05457,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$7,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: First incident: Plaintiff was falsely searched, arrested, and charged with 140.25 'Burglary in the second degree' by Officer De Los Santos. Charge later dismissed. On a separate occasion Officer Massa forcefully entered a residence where plaintiff was a guest, arrested Plaintiff, and charged her with 265.03(1)(b) 'Criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree', which was later dismissed. On another occasion, Officer Saitta forcefully entered a residence where plaintiff was a guest, arrested Plaintiff, and charged her with unspecified charges.
Hoover et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 15CV05838,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$24,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: First incident: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff at his home, brought him to the 79th Precinct, and charged with PL 221.05 'Unlawful possession of marihuana' and AC 10- 131(i)(3) 'Possession of Pistol Ammunition'. Charges ACD'd. On a separate occasion, Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiffs at their home, brought them to the 81st Precinct, and charged with PL 221.05'Unlawful possession of marihuana'.