Substantiated Allegations:
Discourtesy: Word
Discourtesy: Word
Nicholas E. Sommella
Badge #22101,
Hispanic Male
Service
started April 2017,
made $116,000 last year,
Tax #963764
Lawsuit settlements:
$30,000 Barmore, Evan vs City of New York, et al., 2021 KCSC KCSC 531678/2021
$35,000 Smith, Paul vs City of New York, et al., 2021 KCSC KCSC 531682/2021
$30,000 London, Lawrence vs City of New York, et al., 2021 KCSC KCSC 530088/2021
$15,000 Vance, Tyrell vs City of New York, et al., 2021 KCSC KCSC 530145/2021
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$30,000 Barmore, Evan vs City of New York, et al., 2021 KCSC KCSC 531678/2021
$35,000 Smith, Paul vs City of New York, et al., 2021 KCSC KCSC 531682/2021
$30,000 London, Lawrence vs City of New York, et al., 2021 KCSC KCSC 530088/2021
$15,000 Vance, Tyrell vs City of New York, et al., 2021 KCSC KCSC 530145/2021
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Complaints
3
Complaints
6
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Complainant Unavailable
3
Complaint Withdrawn
1
Exonerated
Complaint #202311483,
November 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #202003687,
May 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Question |
| Complainant: | White Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201709954,
November 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property |
| Complainant: | Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
| Complaint #202311483, November 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 21-24 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202003687, May 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | White Male, 25-29 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Question | White Male, 25-29 | Exonerated |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201709954, November 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Male, 35 | Complaint Withdrawn |
| Discourtesy: Word | Male, 35 | Complaint Withdrawn |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property | Male, 35 | Complaint Withdrawn |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Discipline
Case: 2022-24666
Closed: 7/6/2022
Case Details:
- Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Lawsuits
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $110,000 total settlements.Greene, Shannon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 520527/2023, Supreme Court - Kings, August 3, 2023
Barmore, Evan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 531678/2021, Supreme Court - Kings, December 14, 2021, ended May 12, 2022
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 15, 2021, Plaintiff was at an event hall at 161 Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn, attending a memorial dinner, when Defendant officers suddenly burst into the room, claiming incorrectly that the crowd exceeded 100 people. When Plaintiff asked the officers to turn on their body cameras Defendant Officers forcefully grabbed Plaintiff and approximately five other Defendant Officers tackled Plaintiff, punching him repeatedly in the face and back, causing deep lacerations around his eye. Plaintiff was then handcuffed, and when he asked Defendant Officers for immediate medical attention for his bleeding face, his request was denied. Plaintiff was arrested and Defendant Officers falsely stated that Plaintiff was ...
Smith, Paul vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 531682/2021, Supreme Court - Kings, December 14, 2021, ended June 9, 2022
$35,000 Settlement
London, Lawrence vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 530088/2021, Supreme Court - Kings, November 30, 2021, ended May 12, 2022
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 15, 2021, Plaintiff was lawfully present in an event hall for a memorial dinner, when approximately 30 Defendant NYPD officers, including Nicholas E. Sommella, Shield No. 22101, suddenly burst in. The NYPD officers accused those present of exceeding 100 people, over the number allowed by the COVID guidelines in force at the time. Plaintiff requested that Defendant Officers turn on their body cameras, causing one of the officers to forcefully grab him. 5 other Defendant Officers then tackled Plaintiff and began to beat him, causing lacerations to this eye and nose. Plaintiff was then arrested, handcuffed, and searched without justification or probable cause. Plaintiff requested medical attention for h...
Vance, Tyrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 530145/2021, Supreme Court - Kings, November 30, 2021, ended May 12, 2022
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 15, 2021, plaintiff was attending a repast service for his cousin who had recently away, and was with his family in a banquet hall they had rented for the occasion, located at 161 Jamaica Avenue. Around five defendant POs came to the banquet hall and ordered the DJ to turn the music off. Plaintiff approached the officers and explained that they need time to clean first and leave. Defendant POs tackled the plaintiff and pushed him to the ground and began pushing him in the face and torso. Plaintiff was then handcuffed by defendant POs and arrested. Defendants then searched the plaintiff and dragged plaintiff across the banquet hall and pushed him down onto the concrete floor. Plaintiff was then transp...