Jeremy R. Pohl

Lieutenant at Internal Affairs Bureau since November 2025
Also served at Police Service Area 2, Housing Borough Brooklyn Impact Response Team
Service started July 2009, made $228,000 last year, Tax #948405
White Male, 39

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Gun Pointed
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Discourtesy: Word

Lawsuit Settlements:
$35,000   Wilson, Jacob vs City of Ny, et al., 2021 KCSC KCSC 509273/2021
$12,500   Black, Tyshawn vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV01670
$17,500   Jones, Shawanna vs City of New York, et al., 2012 KCSC KCSC 023220/2012
$28,000   Kennedy, Atreyu, et Al vs City of New York, et al., 2012 KCSC KCSC 022695/2012
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Complaints

2 Complaints
6 Allegations
4 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
3 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Complainant Uncooperative

Complaint #201208823, July 2012
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201200035, January 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
CCRB Recommended Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Trial Commissioner Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Trial verdict reversed by PC, Final verdict Not Guilty, April 15, 2016
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
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Complaint #201208823, July 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Black Female, 37 Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Black Female, 37 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201200035, January 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 18 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 23 Substantiated (Charges)
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 18 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Force: Gun Pointed Hispanic Male, 18 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
CCRB Recommended Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Trial Commissioner Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Trial verdict reversed by PC, Final verdict Not Guilty, April 15, 2016
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusions.


Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $93,000 total settlements.

Wilson, Jacob vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 509273/2021, Supreme Court - Kings, July 20, 2021, ended April 10, 2023
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 20, 2018, P.O. TWOHIG, POHLAND, and JOHN wrongfully and unlawfully searched, seized, and arrested Plaintiff and charged with Failure to Obey the Traffic Control Signal, Improper Display of Number Plates, and unauthorized use of Vehicle. At the time of the subject arrest, Plaintiff was lawfully operating his vehicle, posing no immediate threat to the safety of himself or others. Without probable cause, , P.O. TWOHIG, POHLAND and JOHN DOEs placed handcuffs on Plaintiff too tight. Then, the Plaintiff was transferred to the 73rd precinct. Due to P.O. TWOHIG, POHLAND, and JOHN DOEs’s wrongful statement, Plaintiff had to remain in the Precinct for 22 hours and make three appearances in court.

Black, Tyshawn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01670, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 14, 2014, ended October 15, 2014
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint, First Amended Complaint, Stipulation
Description: On July 23, 2011, Plaintiff was walking down the hall when lawfully visiting his friend's residence when officers, including Officer Justin R. Lopez, approached him. The officers threw Plaintiff up against the wall and unlawfully searched him. They recovered no contraband. Plaintiff asked the officers why they were harassing him, but was told to shut up. He was placed in handcuffs and transported to the precinct. At the precinct, the officers, including Officer Lopez, falsely informed the DA's Office that they had observed Plaintiff tampering with evidence. Plaintiff's criminal charges were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.

Jones, Shawanna vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023220/2012, Supreme Court - Kings, December 12, 2012, ended March 14, 2013
$17,500 Settlement

Kennedy, Atreyu, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022695/2012, Supreme Court - Kings, November 30, 2012, ended January 30, 2015
$28,000 Settlement

Other Documents

NYPD Trial Decision 4/15/2016