Michelle L. Ortiz

Michelle L. Ortiz

Michelle L. Ortiz
Badge #6354, Hispanic Female
Police Officer at 120th Precinct since September 2006, active
Service started July 2005, made $105,000 last year, Tax #939155

Complaints

2 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Exonerated
3 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201310154, October 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: White Female, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201401236, July 2013
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #201310154, October 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched White Female, 31 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #201401236, July 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 45 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS Hispanic Male, 45 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Male, 45 Exonerated
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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 2 known lawsuits.

Esposito, Mayline vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00278, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 3, 2015, ended January 20, 2017
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint, Broken Link
Description: On October 19, 2013, at approximately 8:30 PM, Plaintiff Mayline Esposito was improperly stopped and searched by defendant officers in front of 255 Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The officers in question were Gerard Delprete, John Ryan, Michelle Ortiz, Megan Carroll, Arthur Truscelli, Nicholas Velez, John Brooks, and David Luppino. Officer Delprete approached Plaintiff Esposito and handcuffed her left wrist. Officer Ryan then unfastened Plaintiff's pants and reached inside, touching her genitals and thigh areas. Defendant Ryan then handcuffed her right wrist. Defendant Ryan squeezed the handcuff to the point of extreme tightness and said something along the lines of "I'm going to break both your fucking hand...

Lapierre, Justin Sr., et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 100684/2014, Supreme Court - Richmond, November 22, 2013