Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Steven J. Nieves
Badge #5134,
Hispanic Male
Sergeant at Queens Transit Crimes Squad since April 2026
Service
started July 2011,
made $129,000 last year,
Tax #950954
Lawsuit Settlements:
$40,000 Joe, Christopher vs City of New York, et al., 2018 KCSC KCSC 511510/2018
$65,000 Ramos, Ashley vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV02373
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$40,000 Joe, Christopher vs City of New York, et al., 2018 KCSC KCSC 511510/2018
$65,000 Ramos, Ashley vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV02373
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Articles
7 New York Police Officers Arrested in Prostitution and Gambling Investigation, Authorities Say, New York Times, 9/12/2018Complaints
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Complaints
6
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Unable to Determine
1
Unfounded
1
Unsubstantiated
2
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202408324,
August 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #202310548,
October 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | Previously Adjudicated |
| Penalty: | Closed Administratively (Instructions) |
Complaint #201304908,
May 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 36 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Complaint #202408324, August 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Black Male, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number | Black Male, 25-29 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202310548, October 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 40-44 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property | Black Male, 40-44 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Black Male, 40-44 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: Previously Adjudicated | ||
| Penalty: Closed Administratively (Instructions) | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201304908, May 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 36 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
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.
Discipline
Case: 2018-19504
Closed: 1/16/2024
Case Details:
- Promoting prostitution in the third degree, be performed, agreed with one or more persons to engage in or cause the performance of such conduct
- Did knowingly associate with persons or organizations reasonably believed to be engaged in, likely to engage in, or to have engaged in criminal activities
- Fail to provide accurate and current personal information to the Department, in that he failed to provide the Department with a current address upon moving
- Managing, supervising, controlling or owning or had an association with others in maintaining a house of prostitution
Penalty: A - Command Discipline, restoration of suspension days (30 days)
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $105,000 total settlements.Joe, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511510/2018, Supreme Court - Kings, July 12, 2018, ended January 7, 2020
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 24, 2017, Plaintiff was lawfully walking with his paramour on Elm Place between Fulton and Livingston Streets, Brooklyn, NY. Plaintiff and his paramour engaged in a verbal disagreement. Plaintiff was approached by defendants. Defendants confronted and questioned Plaintiff regarding the disagreement. Defendant struck Plaintiff's face with his closed fist. Plaintiff was tackled to the ground, handcuffed, and dragged by Defendants. Plaintiff suffered physical injuries requiring medical attention as well as other severe psychological and physical injuries. Plaintiff was arrested and held at BKDC for twenty-four hours before receiving medical attention. Plaintiff was brought to Brooklyn Criminal Court where...
Sage-El vs Police Officer Nieves, et al.
Case # 15CV05606, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 23, 2015, ended April 18, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: (Complaint failed to mention dates of incident.) Plaintiff was kidnapped and wrongfully arrested by P.O.s Nieves and Anderson five days after getting a disposition for a previous civil charge. The officers pulled Plaintiff’s automobile over with guns in their hands. Plaintiff produced a copy of the original disposition letter showing that his DMV records were clear. In a separate incident, Plaintiff was parked in front of his girlfriend’s house with his engine off. A P.O. came up to the window and knocked, asking Plaintiff if he was drinking. Plaintiff answered in the negative but was ordered to take a Breathalyzer test. Plaintiff did not consent, and called 911 to make a report.
Ramos, Ashley vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02373, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 21, 2014, ended April 6, 2015
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint, First Amended Complaint
Description: On July 21, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully walking to her home on DeKalb Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. Defendant officers were outside of plaintiff’s home. Suddenly without warning, a defendant officer grabbed Plaintiff from behind, violently pushed her head and neck in a downward direction, causing severe pain, then punched her the face. Defendants left the scene, and Plaintiff, injured and in pain, went to Wykoff Heights Medical Center for treatment. At the Hospital, defendants appeared, and without probable cause, arrested Plaintiff and brought her to the 83rd Precinct. In excruciating pain, Plaintiff asked to be taken back to Wykoff Hospital but defendants refused. EMS arrived and took Plaintiff to Woodhull Medical...