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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $220,000 total settlements.
Lema-Paguay, Christian vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV04714,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 28, 2025
Pender, Dennis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 518019/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 15, 2019, ended January 23, 2020
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about April 19, 2018, Plaintiff was lawfully operating his motor vehicle in King's County when he was pulled over by PO Julio Ramos, PO Joseph Scaglione and PO "John Doe" of the NYPD. Plaintiff had committed no crime and was not acting suspiciously. Plaintiff was ordered to exit his vehicle and was promptly seized, arrested, and had tight handcuffs affixed to his wrists. Plaintiff was searched and had his vehicle searched. Neither search uncovered any drugs, contraband, or evidence of a crime, but Plaintiff's two cellphones were confiscated from him. Plaintiff was next transported to the local precinct where he was searched again, photographed, fingerprinted, and processed. PO Ramos and PO Scaglione then ...
Santiago, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 515972/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 5, 2019
Complaint
Description: On April 27, 2018, Defendant police officers Julio Ramos, Joseph Ardolino, and Joseph Scaglione stopped Plaintiff's car and a car behind driven by Plaintiff's friend. The officers assaulted Plaintiff's friend. Plaintiff videotaped the assault. The officers then placed plaintiff under arrest without cause to do so. The charges against Plaintiff were due to be dismissed in January 2020.
Mendoza, Ricardo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 512026/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 24, 2019, ended November 11, 2020
$200,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about April 27, 2018, Plaintiff was driving on Flushing Avenue, New York, with Plaintiff's father and friends when NYPD Officers, including Julio Ramos, Joseph Scaglione, and Joseph Ardolino, stopped Plaintiff. Officer Ramos, along with other officers, unlawfully stopped Plaintiff without cause. Ramos pointed his firearm at Plaintiff, dragged Plaintiff from the vehicle, and proceeded to punch Plaintiff in the face with his handcuffs, followed by additional knee strikes. Plaintiff suffered severe injuries, including a gash under his right eye, permanent nerve damage, and deterioration in Plaintiff's vision. Plaintiff was later taken to Kings County Hospital for medical treatment. The officers falsely infor...