Ethan D. Erlich

Badge #7638, White Male
Former Detective Specialist at Emergency Services Unit
Also served at 26th Precinct, Emergency Service Squad 02
Service started July 2001, ended June 2022, Tax #928254

Lawsuit Settlements:
$8,500   Andino, Carlos vs City of New York, et al., 2017 BCSC BCSC 026309/2017E
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Complaints

3 Complaints
6 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Exonerated
2 Unfounded
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202104192, June 2021
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201707864, September 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 59
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #200205186, July 2002
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 0-9
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Male, 0-9
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202104192, June 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 21-24 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Male, 21-24 Unfounded
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Complaint #201707864, September 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Male, 59 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Hispanic Male, 40 Unfounded
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #200205186, July 2002
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 0-9 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Male, 0-9 Unsubstantiated
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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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $8,500 total settlements.

Andino, Carlos vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026309/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 17, 2017, ended October 2, 2018
$8,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 25, 2015, the plaintiff was at a residence in the Bronx for the purpose of visiting his children. While alone inside the residence, the plaintiff heard a noise at the door. When he opened the door, he saw the NYPD defendants, specifically Officer Budney and Detectives McCarthy, Halinski, Erlich, McGuinness, Difrancessa, Hefner, and Gezurian. The NYPD defendants entered the residence and subjected the plaintiff to several forms of physical force, including pushing him against the wall, punching his back, kicking him when he fell to the floor, and punching his face, causing a bleeding lip. As a result, the plaintiff suffered physical injury. The NYPD defendants took the plaintiff to a precinct where...

Shaheed, Waheedah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03480, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 22, 2015, ended October 18, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers entered Plaintiff's home without a warrant, searched it, and Officer Kroski assaulted Plaintiff, including pinning her on the ground, punching her in the face, and choking her. Plaintiff, who has cancer and heart conditions, was handcuffed, denied medical attention, and taken to the 25th precinct. Much later Plaintiff was taken to the hospital, shackled to the bed where she spent 10 days, then released with a ticket for 150.20 Assault in the Second Degree, which was later dismissed and sealed. 23 days later, Officer Mcnamara entered Plaintiff's apartment without a warrant, arrested her, again had to take her to the hospital, then charged her with 195.05 Obstructing Governmental Administrati...

Shaheed, Daghrib vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07424, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 14, 2014, ended October 18, 2018
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 6, 2012, defendants began banging on the door of the plaintiff's apartment. Plaintiff's brother opened the door and defendants forced their way into the apartment. Defendants grabbed Plaintiff and dragged plaintiff into the kitchen of her apartment. Plaintiff's bedroom was then searched without permission or authority. Defendant Bliss then demanded to know where Plaintiff's babies were located. Plaintiff stated that she did not have any babies. Plaintiff was then arrested, handcuffed and transported to the 25th precinct. All charges brought against plaintiff were subsequently dismissed.

Other Documents

Bronx DA Notified Officer List