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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $52,502 total settlements.
Garcia, Danny vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 512129/2017E,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 26, 2018, ended May 7, 2021
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On June 20, 2014, plaintiff was within his vehicle when a truck driven by defendant-NYPD officers, including officers DiMartino, John Sylvester, Kevin Sherman, approached. The defendants turned on their alarms, and jumped out of the truck. The defendants came towards the plaintiff with their guns drawn and ordered the plaintiff out of his vehicle. Defendant-DiMartino proceeded to slap and grab plaintiff on his head, threw plaintiff to the ground, and started slamming his knees into plaintiff's back. Defendant-DiMartino twisted plaintiff's wrists violently, handcuffed plaintiff and accused the plaintiff of "running from" the NYPD and being in possession of drugs. Defendant-Martino pushed plaintiff onto a tree, p...
Risher, George, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV01732,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 17, 2018, ended July 22, 2019
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 23, 2016, NYPD officers, including P.O. Jimmy Maldonado and Sergeant Vincenzo DiMartino, forcibly entered the apartment in which plaintiffs were staying and pointed firearms at them. One of the officers stepped on a plaintiff's hand and another handcuffed a plaintiff in an excessively tight manner. The officers then transported plaintiffs to a precinct. All charges against plaintiffs were later dismissed.
Bailey, Stevine vs Dimartino, Vincenzo, et al.
Case # 518288/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 18, 2017, ended May 4, 2018
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 17, 2013, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Stevine Bailey was outside his girlfriend’s apartment at 35 Sheridan Avenue in Brooklyn when he was approached by NYPD officers, including Police Officer Vincenzo Dimartino (Shield #19954), Sergeant Adnan Radoncic, and John Does #1-4. Mr. Bailey had accidentally left his keys inside and was waiting for his girlfriend to let him in. Despite his girlfriend explaining to the officers that he was a resident and had permission to be there, and additional proof showing his residency, the officers detained, handcuffed, and falsely arrested him on charges of attempted burglary. He was held in custody for approximately 24 hours before being arraigned and released on his ...
Johnson, Reginald, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07173,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 9, 2014, ended June 22, 2016
$7,501 Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers (without a warrant) kicked down apartment door, entered guns drawn, and arrested Plaintiffs. Officers took plaintiffs to the 75th Precinct and threatened to charge them with Narcotics Possession. Officers forced a false confession but charges were eventually dismissed due to their large history of misconduct.
Shepherd, Ryshon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06141,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 12, 2013, ended April 6, 2016
$5,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 8th, 2013, plaintiff saw his brother being arrested. Plaintiff's brother asked him to take the car. As plaintiff was getting the keys, an officer pushed him. The officer began to choke plaintiff after plaintiff asked for the PO's badge number. Plaintiff was then arrested.