Conclusion Meanings:
'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 3 known lawsuits, $15,000 total settlements.
Ballance, Melissa A. vs City of New York
Case # 158002/2020,
Supreme Court - New York, September 29, 2020
Complaint
Description: On November 27, 2019, Plaintiff Mellisa Ballance with lawfully in an apartment when Defendants Detective Ariel Eusebio, Detective Rashied McIntyre, Officer Yeraldy Bonifacio, Sergeant Frederic Ortiz, Officer Anthony Cassase, Captain Raul Maisonet, Officer John Katehis, Detective Rafael Mooscoso, Detective James Burpoe, Detective Gary Perez, Officer Justin McKnight, and Officer Carlos Ramos entered the apartment with tactical SWAT-style police equipment and shields. Plaintiff was stuck and cut with a ballistic shield, pushed onto furniture and the floor, and left in excessively tight handcuffs for an excessive period of time. As a result, Plaintiff sustained serious injury.
Henry, Levar T. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03450,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 2, 2018
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was driving and looking for a parking spot when police officers ambushed and arrested him. Plaintiff was indicted with a felony.
Mitchell, Henry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158866/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, October 10, 2017, ended June 18, 2019
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 11, 2017, Plaintiff was ordered to stop his vehicle. Plaintiff was removed from his vehicle and caused to fall back toward his vehicle. Plaintiff was forcibly handcuffed with tight handcuffs and suffered injury to his shoulder, wrists, and hands.