Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $292,501 total settlements.
Coste, Hector vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301994/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 10, 2016, ended April 4, 2017
$27,500 Settlement
Capellan, Dahiana vs Smyth, Michael, et al.
Case # 15CV09815,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 16, 2015, ended December 27, 2017
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 4, 2015, plaintiff was inside of the room she was renting when she heard a loud noise. Police officers entered the apartment, had their weapons drawn, and approached plaintiff's room. They pointed loaded firearms at plaintiff, cursed at her, and order her to the ground. Then they grabbed and twisted her arms and handcuffed her excessively tightly, causing pain and bruises to her wrists. No contraband was found on plaintiff. Officers searched her room. Plaintiff was allowed to enter her room and get dressed but officers refused to give her privacy. They then drove plaintiff to a precinct intentionally in an aggressive manner, causing injuries to her head, neck, body, and limbs. The Grand Jury dismis...
Alvarado, Edgar, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302633/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 19, 2014, ended April 5, 2016
$215,000 Settlement
Lyles, Antonio vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301712/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 3, 2014
Edwards, Thomas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06664,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 28, 2014, ended January 22, 2015
$10,001 Settlement
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On about March 9, 2013 at 11:30 pm, the Plaintiff was at the cross section of East 168th Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx County, New York City. The Plaintiff was a pedestrian, committing no crime and not acting suspiciously, yet was approached, accosted, falsely arrested, and falsely imprisoned by Defendant Officers of The New York City Police Department. The Plaintiff was wrongfully incarcerated for 48 hours and charged with violation of New York State Penal Code Section 220.39. During his incarceration, Defendant Police Officer George Goulart misrepresented facts in the police reports. Defendants also misrepresented facts to the Bronx County District Attorney's Office, the Criminal Court of the City of ...