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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $77,501 total settlements.
Holley, Anthony vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV05982,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 22, 2023, ended August 30, 2024
$17,501 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 22, 2019, POS arrested Plaintiff without cause on 164 Street and Jamaica Avenue with charging “fraudulent accosting,” “possession of a gambling device,” “promoting gambling in the second degree,” and “Loitering.” When Plaintiff was on the way to meet his brother, he saw people running from the area and ran for his safety. Nevertheless, POS forcibly tackled Plaintiff and tightly handcuffed Plaintiff with his hands placed behind his back, causing him to experience pain and numbness. POs did not find any contraband from unlawful search. POs refused Plaintiff’s requests to provide him with medical care or attention. Because the POs falsely provided information, the Plaintiff was falsely prosecuted. On D...
Tavarez, Jonathan A. vs Name N/a Id#952855
Case # 22CV05361,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 14, 2022, ended April 17, 2024
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Arrington, Elizabeth vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 705731/2017,
Supreme Court - Queens, May 4, 2017, ended June 14, 2018
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 2, 2016, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Elizabeth Arrington and her boyfriend were involved in a verbal argument on the sidewalk at 153rd Street and 89th Avenue in Jamaica, Queens. NYPD Officers Alex Hojnowski and David Hovestadt approached them and requested they move to a nearby park. When Ms. Arrington declined and remained on the public sidewalk, the officers escalated the situation, grabbing her, tightly handcuffing her, and causing severe pain and injuries to her wrists and fingers. Ms. Arrington was transported to Queens Hospital Center, where the handcuffs were removed, and she received medical treatment, including painkillers and a sling. She continues to suffer from pain and numbness in her wr...
