Edward W. Sinclair

Badge #139, White Male
Sergeant at Special Narcotics Prosecutor since January 2024, active
Service started March 2000, made $174,000 last year, Tax #926125

Lawsuit settlements:
$28,000   Hunte, Lucho vs City of New York, et al., 2016 EDNY EDNY 16CV00188
$18,000   Legrand, Vanardi vs P.O. Costin, John, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV02906
$19,000   Daniels, Jasper vs Detective Lallave, Samuel, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV06510
$25,000   Lynch, James vs Det. Sinclair, Edward, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV05485
$27,500   Legrand, Laverson vs Police Officer Costin, John, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV00348
$50,001   Joseph, Tiwona vs Det. Lallave, Samuel, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV07051
$25,000   Lofton, Joseph vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV05189
$8,500   Durant, Anna vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV01973
$8,500   Foy, Khadidja vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV01972
$23,500   Brewster v. The City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 11CV04874
$4,500   Nesfield v. The City of New York, EDNY EDNY 11CV06342
$8,500   Croney v. The City of New York, EDNY EDNY 12CV00251
$3,000   Booker v. The City of New York, EDNY EDNY 12CV00253
$2,000   Deleon v. The City of New York, EDNY EDNY 12CV00257
$25,000   Calhoun v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 12CV03489
$832,500   Young v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 12CV04190
$125,000   Fletcher et al v. The City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 14CV03546
$30,000   Marable v. The City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 09CV01859
$40,000   Cain v. The City of New York, SDNY SDNY 10CV00529
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Complaints

8 Complaints
14 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complaint Withdrawn
6 Exonerated
7 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201401427, February 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #201306059, June 2013
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
additional details

Complaint #201107318, June 2011
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Black Male, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #200917700, November 2009
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #200811860, August 2008
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Female, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200710744, July 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Female, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Female, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200705546, April 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200612959, September 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201401427, February 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 32 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Hispanic Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #201306059, June 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male Complaint Withdrawn
additional details
Complaint #201107318, June 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Chokehold Black Male, 49 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #200917700, November 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 46 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 46 Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #200811860, August 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 29 Exonerated
Force: Gun Pointed Black Female, 29 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #200710744, July 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Female, 24 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Female, 22 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200705546, April 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #200612959, September 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
additional details

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.
'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.


Lawsuits

Named in 22 known lawsuits, $1,303,501 total settlements.

Hunte, Lucho vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00188, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 20, 2016, ended November 29, 2016
$28,000 Settlement
Complaint, Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was carpooling to work when the car stopped at a pharmacy so one passenger could go inside. Defendant officers approached the car Plaintiff was in and arrested everyone. Plaintiff was charged with Forgery and Possession of a Forged Instrument for the alleged actions of the individual in the pharmacy. Plaintiff's charges were dismissed.

Florentino, Francisco vs Castro, Leandro, et al.
Case # 159929/2015, Supreme Court - New York, September 29, 2015, ended August 14, 2018
Administrative Closing

Legrand, Vanardi vs P.O. Costin, John, et al.
Case # 15CV02906, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 19, 2015, ended May 23, 2016
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers unlawfully entered and searched Plaintiff's apartment, arrested him, and took him to the 77th precinct, and charged him with possession of a controlled substance, which was "resolved in Plaintiff's favor".

Daniels, Jasper vs Detective Lallave, Samuel, et al.
Case # 14CV06510, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 28, 2014, ended July 8, 2015
$19,000 Settlement
Complaint, Order Regarding Settlement
Description: On April 19, 2013, at approximately 8:15 a.m., the Plaintiff Mr. Daniels was walking down the street in front of 1333 Park Place in Brooklyn, NY. Defendant NYPD Officers Lallave and Maloney approached the Plaintiff and violently threw him against a wall in front of 1333 Park Place. Defendants then searched the Plaintiff without permission and handcuffed him in an excessively tight manner. Defendant Officers Sinclair, Rahman, Rohan, and Chichotky then approached the Plaintiff, and with all six officers present, the Plaintiff was searched by several officers and nothing unlawful was found. Defendant Lallave and Defendant Maloney or Defendant Sinclair and Defendant Rahman then threw the Plaintiff into a marked veh...

Lynch, James vs Det. Sinclair, Edward, et al.
Case # 14CV05485, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 18, 2014, ended January 14, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 15, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully walking on a street when Defendant Officer James Lynch and Defendant Detectives Edward Sinclair and James Rogelio grabbed him from behind and began an illegal, non-consensual search of his knapsack. They found a legally prescribed medication in its lawful bottle bearing Plaintiff’s name. Without probable cause or reasonable suspicion to believe he had committed any crime or offense, defendants tightly handcuffed Plaintiff and transported him to the 77th Precinct. Defendants falsely swore that Plaintiff was in criminal possession of a controlled substance. After booking and arraignment, Plaintiff was released after 24 hours on his own recognizance. After several...

Legrand, Laverson vs Police Officer Costin, John, et al.
Case # 14CV00348, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 24, 2014, ended July 8, 2014
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint, Laverson Legrand Settlement
Description: On September 15, 2011 in the vicinity of 222 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY in the 77th precinct, several police officers operating from the 77th precinct and/or Brooklyn Narcotics committed the following acts. At 6am, without either consent or an arrest warrant, lawful search warrant, probable cause or reasonable suspicion that plaintiff committed crime, unlawfully entered the building. March 8, 2013 - second unlawful search and arrests.

Lynch, James vs Det. Kelly, Raymond, et al.
Case # 14CV00162, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 6, 2014, ended August 22, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint

Joseph, Tiwona vs Det. Lallave, Samuel, et al.
Case # 13CV07051, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 11, 2013, ended November 6, 2014
$50,001 Settlement
Complaint, First Amended Complaint, Judgment
Description: On April 9, 2013, plaintiff was returning to her home in Brooklyn. when defendants approached and stopped her. Defendant Lallave, without plaintiff’s consent, intrusively searched her, including feeling her breasts and groin, but no contraband was discovered. Plaintiff was arrested, handcuffed and placed in a police van. Plaintiff told defendants she had a spinal cord stimulator in her body and to not damage the device, asked to be cuffed in front of her body, not behind. Officers refused. Plaintiff asked defendants to place her in a seat belt to not damage the device. Officers refused. Defendants drove around for a few hours, attempting to make additional arrests, resulting in damaging the spinal cord stimulat...

Lofton, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05189, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 25, 2013, ended May 27, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 26, 2012, plaintiff, an elderly African-American man, was verbally abused and forcibly assaulted by NYPD officers, including Detectives Edward Sinclair and Warren Rohan, causing him to sustain serious physical injuries during his arrest. The officers employed unnecessary and unreasonable force, resulting in plaintiff suffering multiple broken bones. At no time did plaintiff pose any threat to the officers. He was subjected to further violations of his rights and liberties, including being denied medical attention. Plaintiff suffered a broken nose, a broken orbital bone, a fractured arm, emotional trauma, and permanent disfigurement. He is no longer able to engage in daily activities he once pe...

Durant, Anna vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01973, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 24, 2013, ended September 30, 2013
$8,500 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation
Description: On or about June 30, 2011, Plaintiff was visiting one of her friends and wanted to use the bathroom. Shortly thereafter, Defendant officers stormed into the apartment, arrested Plaintiff, and tightly handcuffed Plaintiff with her hands placed behind her back. After falsely arresting Plaintiff, Defendant officers transported Plaintiff to the NYPD-77th Precinct. During the arrest and while at the precinct, Defendant officers subjected Plaintiff to an intrusive and illegal bodily search. Defendant officers charged Plaintiff with PL 220.16 ‘Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree,’ among other charges. Eventually, Plaintiff was transported to the Central Booking to await arraignment. Meanw...

Foy, Khadidja vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01972, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 24, 2013, ended September 30, 2013
$8,500 Settlement
Complaint, Letter of Stipulation
Description: On or about June 30, 2011, Plaintiff was visiting one of her friends and wanted to use the bathroom. Shortly thereafter, Defendant officers stormed into the apartment, arrested Plaintiff, and tightly handcuffed Plaintiff with her hands placed behind her back. After falsely arresting Plaintiff, Defendant officers transported Plaintiff to the NYPD-77th Precinct. During the arrest and while at the precinct, Defendant officers subjected Plaintiff to an intrusive and illegal bodily search. Defendant officers charged Plaintiff with PL 220.16 ‘Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree,’ among other charges. Eventually, Plaintiff was transported to the Central Booking to await arraignment. Meanw...

Brewster v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV04874, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$23,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Stipulation

Nesfield v. The City of New York
Case # 11CV06342, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$4,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint, Stipulation

Croney v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00251, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$8,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint

Booker v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00253, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$3,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Stipulation

Cornwell v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00255, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Amended Complaint, Stipulation

Deleon v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00257, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$2,000 Settlement
Stipulation, Amended Complaint

Calhoun v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV03489, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers illegally entered Plaintiff's home, arrested her, and took her into custody until she was eventually released without charge because the DA declined to prosecute the case.

Young v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV04190, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$832,500 Settlement
12-cv-04190-WFK-RER.pdf, Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers Sinclair and Rivera approached Mr. Young while he was sitting on a park bench and unjustifiably choked him to the point of unconsciousness. Other defendant officers arrived at the scene but waited to call an ambulance while Mr. Young was dying. As a result of this brutal choking, Mr. Young fell into a coma and died four months later, without ever regaining consciousness.

Fletcher et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 14CV03546, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$125,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers broke into an apartment building and 7 different apartments with guns drawn, went into bedrooms where Plaintiffs were sleeping or visiting, assaulted them, and arrested them. Officer ransacked the building and Hundreds of dollars and personal property were taken from the building by the police and not returned. Plaintiffs were all charged with various crimes and all cases resulted in dismissals or ACDs.

Marable v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV01859, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint, Complaint
Description: March 6, 2008, near the corner of Albany Street and Sterling Street, Brooklyn , New York , while walking home from the store plaintiff was stopped by one of the defendant officers. One of the defendant officers then began searching plaintiff, placing his hands in plaintiff's pockets. Defendants arrested plaintiff while using excessive force, without cause and falsely charged him with assault, petit larceny, resisting arrest, and harassment.

Cain v. The City of New York
Case # 10CV00529, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$40,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint, Stipulation