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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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, $37,501 total settlements.
Knight, Markus King et Al vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV04912,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 30, 2024, ended October 7, 2025
$5,000 Settlement
Shuford, Daniel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 712368/2017,
Supreme Court - Queens, September 12, 2017, ended September 8, 2020
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 21, 2016, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Daniel Shuford, Tonya Breland, and T.K. (a minor) were in their residence at 40-08 Vernon Boulevard, Apartment #3A, in Queens when NYPD Officer Jhonnata Sanchezpena and several unidentified officers (John Does 1–5) entered the apartment without a warrant or legal justification. The officers searched the premises and found no evidence of illegal activity. Despite this, they arrested all three plaintiffs, handcuffed them, and transported them to the 114th Precinct, where they were detained for several hours. Officer Sanchezpena subsequently filed false charges alleging possession of marijuana, which were later dismissed on January 21, 2016 (for T.K.) and November 1...
Windley, Antar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV04529,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 15, 2016, ended May 31, 2017
$10,001 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff was walking when an unmarked van approached him. The defendant, Police Officer Ricardo Moreno, exited in plain clothes and approached the plaintiff without identifying as a police officer. Instead, he said, "Hey, you, come here." The plaintiff ran away from the defendant and the defendant and unmarked van chased the plaintiff as a result. The van was driven by the other defendant, Police Officer Jhonnatan Sanchez-Pena. The van caught up with the plaintiff and defendant Sanchez-Pena displayed his shield and gun to the plaintiff before demanding him to get down on the ground. P.O. Moreno then kicked the plaintiff in the face (mouth and under his right eye) after saying in sum and substance, ìOh you want...