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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $50,000 total settlements.
George, Deven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 26CV03558,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 16, 2026
Howard, Joseph vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV02351,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 6, 2023, ended September 3, 2024
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 11, 2022, the Plaintiff was wrongfully arrested by the PO for participating in a gang assault and attempted robery. The PO claimed to have seen the Plaintiff in a video recording. The Plaintiff spent 5 days in custody, thereafter the Plaintiff was released by the DA for not finding any evidence.
Sylla, Aboubacar vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 152256/2023,
Supreme Court - New York, March 9, 2023
Complaint
Description: August 26, 2022, at about 3:30pm, in the vicinity of the inside the building located at 520 W 126th Street, New York, NY, in which defendants, acting under color of state law, unlawfully stopped, searched and seized, battered and assaulted, detained, arrested and prosecuted Plaintiff Aboubacar Sylla without probable cause, reasonable suspicion, valid search or arrest warrant, or any other legal justification whatsoever to do so.On said date at about 12:30pm Plaintiff tracked and found his vehicle in the vicinity of this complained-of-incident. Plaintiff then approached his vehicle and observed that the vehicle was unlocked when opened the door without using his keys when Defendants, including Defendant Officer ...
