Substantiated Allegations:
Discourtesy: Word
Discourtesy: Word
Luis E. Cruz
Badge #409,
Hispanic Male
Detective Grade 3 at Narcotics Borough Bronx North since May 2026
Also served at
Narcotics Borough Bronx,
Patrol Borough Manhattan South Public Safety Teams,
17th Precinct
Service
started October 2016,
made $178,000 last year,
Tax #962335
Complaints
3
Complaints
6
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2
Complainant Unavailable
1
Complaint Withdrawn
1
Exonerated
1
Unfounded
Complaint #202005675,
August 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
Complaint #201910670,
December 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Asian Male, 80-99 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Asian Male, 80-99 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Force: Handcuffs too tight |
| Complainant: | Asian Male, 80-99 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| NYPD Conclusion: | Command Discipline - A |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A (Vacation: 0.13 days) |
Complaint #201907276,
August 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Complaint #202005675, August 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 45-49 | Complaint Withdrawn |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201910670, December 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Asian Male, 80-99 | Exonerated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Asian Male, 80-99 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Force: Handcuffs too tight | Asian Male, 80-99 | Unfounded |
| NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - A | ||
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A (Vacation: 0.13 days) | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201907276, August 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Male, 25 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 25 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
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.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case: 2021-23550
Closed: 10/12/2021
Case Details:
- Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline, forfeiture of time/leave balances
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits.Lynch, Steven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 808392/2026E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 1, 2026
Darden, Shamar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 806372/2026E, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 3, 2026
Hyman, Anthony, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 808769/2024E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 31, 2024
Complaint
Description: On March 3, 2023, Anthony and Regenia Hyman were lawfully in their home at 6:15 in the morning when multiple members of the NYPD entered their home. Anthony was recovering from cervical spinal fusion surgery, and was wearing a hard collar. Because she was still in her sleeping garments, Regenia's breasts and body were exposed when the NYPD entered her home. Anthony was forced out of bed, at which point Detective Wilbert Hernandez (Shield #4925) twisted his arm, exacerbating a rotator cuff tear which needed surgery. Detective Jose Cintron (Shield #4861) put his foot on top of Anthony's recently fused neck. Both Hymans attempted to warn the police officers of Anthony's medical condition, but they were ignored. At...