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.
'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 6 known lawsuits, $112,000 total settlements.
Bradford, Ramel, et al. V. City of Ny
Case # 25CV03445,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 3, 2025
Complaint
Rodriguez, Alex vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV06289,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 19, 2024, ended February 11, 2026
$87,000 Settlement
Khan, Raffique N. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 516713/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 21, 2024
Complaint
Description: On November 26, 2023, plaintiff was attending a small private function commemorating the passing of his mother. The plaintiff was in his car with three other friends eating some food when an unmarked police car drove past, slowed down, then drove on. After sitting in his car awhile longer, plaintiff drove off with his cousin and friend toward his home in Queens. The same unmarked police car followed the plaintiff and stopped him. The defendant NYPD officers never identified themselves. The plaintiff admitted that there was a weapon in the glovebox and that he had permits and licenses for it. They were forced out of the vehicle and searched illegally.
Khan, Raffique N. vs Nyc, et al.
Case # 24CV02168,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 27, 2024, ended May 7, 2026
Zero Disposition
Macias, Ethan vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 522060/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 4, 2022, ended July 9, 2024
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 23, 2022, at or around 2:40 p.m., Plaintiff Ethan Macias arrived at 35 Sunnyside Avenue in Kings County, when Defendant NYPD Police Officers kicked down the front door with guns drawn, forcefully handcuffing and arresting Plaintiff in the absence of probable cause. Plaintiff was transported to the 75th Precinct, where he was illegally detained for approximately 72 hours. As a result of the incident, Plaintiff missed approximately $5,000 in lost wages.
Plaintiff brings claims of: unlawful search and seizure, deprivation of liberty, false imprisonment, excessive force, negligent infliction of emotional distress, negligent hiring, retention, training and supervision, failure to intervene, denial of rig...
L., A Infant By Mng Jace, Mollie, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 515803/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 22, 2021
Complaint
Description: On December 31, 2020, while lawfully present as passengers in a motor vehicle in front of 200 Bethel Loop in Kings, NY, the infant plaintiffs were unlawfully approached, searched, assaulted, battered, and humiliated by defendants, including Valle Gonzalez, Bessen, and John Does 1-5, without legal justification. At no time did the plaintiffs commit or violate the law, nor did the defendants have a search warrant or probable cause.