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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $200,000 total settlements.
Almonte Espinal, Erick et Al vs O'connor, John Doe et al.
Case # 25CV05089,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 17, 2025
Complaint
Drummond, Jahmuary vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 809281/2025E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 25, 2025
Coggins, Godfrey vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 815997/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 27, 2022, ended December 1, 2023
$160,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 31, 2022 at around 5:30 pm Plaintiff Godfrey Coggins was lawfully in the vicinity of East 194th Street and Marion Avenue, Bronx, NY and was doing nothing illegal, improper or acting suspicious in anyway. Defendant Police Officer Marcus Emily and two unnamed defendant police officers from the NYPD absent an arrest warrant approached the Plaintiff and for no reason stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered and detained him in an aggressive and excessive manner. Plaintiff was subjected to a strip searched while in custody of the defendants. Plaintiff remained incarcerated for over twenty-four (24) hour until being released after arraignment. Plaintiff was required to make numerous court appearance ...
Boyd, Mark vs City of Ny
Case # 804888/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 30, 2022, ended October 14, 2022
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 4, 2021, Plaintiff was lawfully on the street when P.O.s including Officer Jared Santiago stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered and detained Plaintiff without reasonable cause. Plaintiff was subjected to a strip search while in custody and incarcerated for over 24 hours. As a result, Plaintiff sustained physical injuries. All charges against Plaintiff were terminated favorably.