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.
'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.
'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.
Named in 6 known lawsuits, $90,000 total settlements.
Rivera Iii, Jesus vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 810505/2026E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 2, 2026
Ryan, Jaylin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 802085/2026E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 3, 2026
Ryan, Jaylin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV03141,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 8, 2025, ended October 21, 2025
Zero Disposition
Crawford, Jarelle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 800179/20232E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 5, 2023
Complaint
Description: On October 13, 2020, Plaintiff entered the 52 Precinct to inquire about why his mother and wife were there. Plaintiff was there lawfully and did not tamper with any witnesses or obstruct any Officer from performing their duty. Regardless, Officer Crystal Dones, along with other John Doe officers, arrested and handcuffed plaintiff and took him into custody. Officer Dones and other Officers arrested Plaintiff because they feared his presence would cause his mother to not bring charges against his wife, resulting in one less arrest for their statistics. On October 14, 2020, Plaintiff was arraigned and charged with Tampering with a Witness, Obstructing Governmental Administration, and Criminal Trespass. Plaintiff m...
Crawford, Jarelle vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 800179/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 5, 2023, ended March 7, 2024
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 13, 2020 at approximately 2:00 pm in the vicinity of 3016 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY Plaintiff Jarelle Crawford entered the 52 precinct to inquire about why his mother and wife were there when he was stopped, arrested and handcuffed by DOES. Plaintiff had not engaged in any criminal or unlawful conduct nor tampered with witness nor did he prevent any defendant officers from performing their duties nor had he tresspassed. Plaintiff was arrested he was placed and held in a cell with numerous other male prisoners for several hours. After being held at the 52nd precinct for several hours Plaintiff was transported to Bronx County Central Booking. On October 14, 2020 Plaintiff was arraigned in Bronx County...
Lopez, Carol vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV02502,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 25, 2020, ended May 25, 2023
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 3, 2019, Plaintiff was present in her home on 2527 Valentine Avenue, Bronx, NY, when she emerged outside to find Officers John Does 1-3 punching and hitting her son in the backseat of a police car. Plaintiff's son screamed for help, and when Plaintiff called out, one officer charged her and punched her in the head. Plaintiff then raised her hands above her head in submission. The officers yelled "Stop resisting", and one officer left the vehicle, slammed Plaintiff to the ground and handcuffed her. The initial officer then pulled out his gun and pointed it at Plaintiff. The officers placed Plaintiff in the car and brought her to the 52nd precinct for multiple hours of processing. She eventually was t...
