Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $65,000 total settlements.
Robeson, Victor vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 530982/2025,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 23, 2025
James, Egobeda vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 719842/2024,
Supreme Court - Queens, January 21, 2025
Dreckette, Darrel vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 534332/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 29, 2022, ended July 17, 2024
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 14, 2022, at approximately 1:00 PM, the defendants, NYPD police Officer Nicholas Toner (shield #28652) and NYPD police officers John Doe #s 1-10 (identities unknown), unlawfully arrested the plaintiff, Darrel Dreckette in the vicinity of Linden Boulevard and East 53rd Street, County of Kings, New York. A friend dropped off Mr. Dreckette at his residence to retrieve an item. When he returned to the vehicle, four police officers had surrounded his friend's vehicle. Mr. Dreckette was informed that to retrieve his friend's belongings, he would have to follow the officers to the 67th Precinct, which Mr. Dreckette did. At the precinct, Mr. Dreckette was told that he would need to return later since it could be...