Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Alfredo E. Brewster
Badge #18352,
Hispanic Male
Service
started January 2004, ended June 2021,
Tax #933655
Lawsuit settlements:
$50,000 Vazquez, Robbin vs City of New York, et al., 2022 EDNY EDNY 22CV00510
$250,000 Galarza, Michael vs City of New York, et al., 2014 KCSC KCSC 013372/2014
$15,000 Williams v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 11CV02771
$36,000 Gibson et al v. The City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 12CV04114
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$50,000 Vazquez, Robbin vs City of New York, et al., 2022 EDNY EDNY 22CV00510
$250,000 Galarza, Michael vs City of New York, et al., 2014 KCSC KCSC 013372/2014
$15,000 Williams v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 11CV02771
$36,000 Gibson et al v. The City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 12CV04114
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Complaints
11
Complaints
23
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
4
Alleged Victim Unavailable
2
Alleged Victim Uncooperative
5
Complainant Uncooperative
4
Exonerated
7
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201903895,
February 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 31 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 31 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| NYPD Departure Letter |
Complaint #201507344,
August 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 46 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #201408740,
August 2014
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
Complaint #201214233,
November 2012
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 31 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Force: Chokehold |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 31 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 31 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201017452,
December 2010
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
Complaint #201009179,
July 2010
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 25 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | White Male, 25 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | White Male, 25 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
| Complainant: | White Male, 25 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201002521,
February 2010
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #200900165,
January 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #200900270,
January 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 40 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Male, 40 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #200608541,
June 2006
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 33 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #200603694,
March 2006
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 13 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 13 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 13 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 33 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Complaint #201903895, February 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 31 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched | Hispanic Male, 31 | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| NYPD Departure Letter | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201507344, August 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Female, 46 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201408740, August 2014 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 30 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201214233, November 2012 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Female, 31 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Force: Chokehold | Black Female, 31 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Female, 31 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Complainant Uncooperative | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201017452, December 2010 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 24 | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201009179, July 2010 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | White Male, 25 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | White Male, 25 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | White Male, 25 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | White Male, 25 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201002521, February 2010 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 24 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200900165, January 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Male, 26 | Exonerated |
| Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) | Black Male, 26 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200900270, January 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 40 | Unsubstantiated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Male, 40 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200608541, June 2006 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Male, 33 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200603694, March 2006 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Female, 13 | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop | Hispanic Female, 13 | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Hispanic Female, 13 | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Hispanic Male, 33 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| 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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2016-15586
Closed: 8/9/2016
Case Details:
- Guilty: While on-duty, failed to remain at the scene of a Department vehicle accident and failed to request the Patrol Supervisor.
- Guilty: While on-duty, failed to conduct an investigation into a Department vehicle accident.
- Guilty: While on-duty, failed to utilize seatbelts and secure prisoners inside a Department vehicle.
- Guilty: While on-duty, failed to immediately report to the Patrol Supervisor and the platoon commander after being involved in a Department vehicle accident.
Penalty: Vacation days (10 days)
Lawsuits
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $351,000 total settlements.Vazquez, Robbin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV00510, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 1, 2022, ended November 22, 2022
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 4, 2019, plaintiff was standing in front of her NYCHA apartment complex with Orlando Sepulveda, waiting for a car, as officers Obson Cesar & Alfredo Brewster sat inside a marked car across the street. One of the officers exclaimed "I just saw you," and they exited their car and ran towards plaintiff and Sepulveda. They grabbed Sepulveda and threw him to the ground, forcing him to drop $100, which plaintiff picked up. Plaintiff began recording the officers on her phone, complying when the officers asked her to step away. Additional officers arrived and Sepulveda was arrested. Plaintiff was never questioned or detained by officers during this interaction. Later that day, plaintiff visited the precinct...
Galarza, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 013372/2014, Supreme Court - Kings, September 18, 2014, ended April 26, 2017
$250,000 Settlement
Williams v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV02771, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Gibson et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV04114, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$36,000 Settlement
Gibson Complaint 12 cv 4114.pdf
Other Documents
Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter
references
additional lawsuits
11CV4872, 12CV533