Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Lenin A. Garcia
Badge #2990,
Hispanic Male, 45
Detective Grade 3 at Intelligence Bureau since June 2023
Service
started July 2008,
made $202,000 last year,
Tax #947754
Lawsuit Settlements:
$20,000 Bradley, Sandra vs City of New York, et al., 2014 BCSC BCSC 021557/2014E
$12,000 Castro, Joshua vs City of New York, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV05559
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$20,000 Bradley, Sandra vs City of New York, et al., 2014 BCSC BCSC 021557/2014E
$12,000 Castro, Joshua vs City of New York, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV05559
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Complaints
4
Complaints
9
Allegations
3
Substantiated
3
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Alleged Victim Uncooperative
2
Complainant Unavailable
1
Complainant Uncooperative
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201800498,
January 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #201213670,
October 2012
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Not guilty |
| CCRB Recommended Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 7 days |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Not guilty after trial but Discipline Imposed, June 22, 2015 |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
Complaint #201208652,
February 2012
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 51 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 51 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #200910494,
July 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Complaint #201800498, January 2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Male | Complainant Unavailable |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Male | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201213670, October 2012 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Hispanic Male, 35 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Hispanic Male, 35 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Hispanic Male, 35 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty | ||
| CCRB Recommended Penalty: Forfeit vacation 7 days | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial but Discipline Imposed, June 22, 2015 | ||
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201208652, February 2012 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Hispanic Female | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Hispanic Male, 51 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Hispanic Male, 51 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200910494, July 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 19 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2024-29910
Closed: 5/8/2024
Case Details:
- Made computer inquiries unrelated to official Department business.
- Misused Department electronics.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (5 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $32,000 total settlements.Bradley, Sandra vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021557/2014E, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 18, 2014, ended June 8, 2015
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about January 17, 2013 at 7:15pm, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the sidewalk when Defendant POs Garcia, Cruz, Gibson, Taveras, and Gillis approach Plaintiff and physically detained her and forcibly performed a warrantless search. Defendant POs had no probably cause and Plaintiff did not consent to the search. Defendant POs accused Plaintiff of being involved in a drug transaction and kept Plaintiff in custody for several hours, during which Plaintiff was subjected to a strip search. Plaintiff was then released without receiving any summons, desk appearance ticket, or notice of any violation of law.
Castro, Joshua vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05559, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 9, 2013, ended April 22, 2014
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 4, 2013, Plaintiff was unlawfully handcuffed and arrested by NYPD officers on false drug charges. Plaintiff was subjected to an unlawful strip search while at a precinct. On January 17, 2013, all charges were dismissed.
Lloyd, Correll vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302683/2013, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 10, 2013
Other Documents
NYPD Trial Decision 6/22/2015