Michael C. Ricupero

Former Lieutenant Commander Detective at Real Time Crime Center
Also served at 10th Precinct
Service started January 2005, ended June 2025, Tax #937374
White Male

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-26940
Closed: 12/3/2023

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$175,000   Charles, Leston vs City of New York, et al., 2011 SDNY SDNY 11CV02783
$50,000   Lee et al v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 12CV02020
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Complaints

2 Complaints
5 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
3 Exonerated
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202102705, March 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #201113452, October 2011
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202102705, March 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Male, 25-29 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Black Male, 25-29 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Black Male, 25-29 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Black Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #201113452, October 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 20 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.
'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.

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Discipline

Case: 2022-26940
Closed: 12/3/2023
Case Details:
  1. Wrongful entry of a premises.
Penalty: Training
Recommendation: Training


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $225,000 total settlements.

Charles, Leston vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV02783, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 17, 2011, ended February 21, 2015
$175,000 Settlement

Lee et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV02020, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers Candela, Ramirez and others brutally assaulted and pepper sprayed Plaintiffs on the street and then charged them with Dis Con and Resisting Arrest, which were later dismissed.

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter