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.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Catala, Steven Gonzalez vs Allicott, John Doe
Case # 25CV02298,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 10, 2026
Matthews, Aundrey vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 158752/2024,
Supreme Court - New York, March 15, 2024
Complaint
Description: On Friday, August 4, 2023, Plaintiff was lawfully present at Union Square when several Defendant NYPD officers, including officers Simmons and Viera, as well as other unknown Defendant NYPD officers, grabbed Plaintiff's leg when he was standing on an elevated flowerpot/structure. The Defendants then forcibly pulled Plaintiff's bag, yanked his leg, and threw him to the ground. The Defendants kicked Plaintiff in the head, chest, and ribs and placed a knee on his head and neck. The Defendants then unlawfully arrested Plaintiff without any legal justification or probable cause. The Defendants placed Plaintiff in handcuffs and transported him to a precinct. Plaintiff was charged with a variety of crimes, all of whic...