Matthew S. Miret

Badge #5276, White Male
Detective Grade 3 at Criminal Intelligence Section since November 2025
Also served at Police Service Area 7
Service started July 2016, made $163,000 last year, Tax #961955

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Pepper spray
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera (2)
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)

Discipline Cases:

Closed: 1/10/2023
Case: 2 Allegations
Case: 2022-24929
Closed: 3/10/2022

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$85,000   Perez, Kienan & Thompson, Jaylen vs City of Ny, et al., 2025 BCSC BCSC 805410/2025E
$250,000   Estevez, Bryan vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 BCSC BCSC 817286/2022E
$200,000   Arias, Agueda vs City of New York, et al., 2020 BCSC BCSC 027506/2020
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Complaints

9 Complaints
27 Allegations
5 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
2 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Closed - Pending Litigation
2 Complainant Unavailable
2 Complaint Withdrawn
4 Exonerated
4 Unable to Determine
7 Unsubstantiated
2 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202501566, February 2025
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - A
Penalty: Command Discipline - A (Warned and Admonished)
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Complaint #202412265, December 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #202105191, August 2021
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202101824, March 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202102565, December 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Female, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202006197, September 2020
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Female, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 15 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, May 15, 2024
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 15 days
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202003892, May 2020
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Gun fired
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Asian Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
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Complaint #202002914, April 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Male, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Male, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202001754, February 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, May 15, 2024
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
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Complaint #202501566, February 2025
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Male, 25-29 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - A
Penalty: Command Discipline - A (Warned and Admonished)
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Complaint #202412265, December 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 25-29 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #202105191, August 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 21-24 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202101824, March 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 21-24 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 21-24 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 21-24 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 21-24 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202102565, December 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Female, 30-34 Complainant Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Female, 30-34 Complainant Unavailable
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202006197, September 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Black Female, 35-39 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Discourtesy: Word Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 15 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, May 15, 2024
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 15 days
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202003892, May 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Hispanic Male, 18-20 Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Gun fired Black Male, 25-29 Unable to Determine
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Asian Male, 25-29 Unable to Determine
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Complaint #202002914, April 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Male, 50 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Male, 50 Complaint Withdrawn
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202001754, February 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 21-24 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Black Male, 21-24 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 21-24 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 21-24 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 21-24 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Black Female, 45-49 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Female, 45-49 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, May 15, 2024
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
NYPD Plea Agreement
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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.

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Discipline

Closed: 1/10/2023
Case Details:
  1. Failed to activate their body worn camera.
  2. Failed to prepare required reports.
Recommendation: Other

Case: 2022-24929
Closed: 3/10/2022
Case Details:
  1. Pleaded Guilty: Wrongful strip search of a person known to the Department
Penalty: Vacation days (15 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 8 known lawsuits, $535,000 total settlements.

Wade, Latisha vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 825923/2025E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 17, 2025

Cornish, Robert vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 811029/2025E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 22, 2025

Garcia, Delvonne vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 810063/2025E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 7, 2025

Perez, Kienan & Thompson, Jaylen vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 805410/2025E, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 10, 2025, ended December 10, 2025
$85,000 Settlement

Francisco, Jabal , et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 804355/2024E, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 14, 2024
Complaint
Description: On December 14, 2020, the plaintiffs were in their vehicle when PO Matthew Miret and certain unidentified PO illegally assaulted, battered and arrested without any probable cause. The plaintiff's vehicle was seized without probable cause and the plaintiffs were handcuffed tightly. The plaintiffs were taken to the 40th Precinct and without being provided with Miranda warnings were questioned about if they were part of any gangs. The plaintiffs were then released with Desk Attendance Tickets for marijuana possession despite no marijuana being found on the plaintiffs. The charges against the plaintiffs were dismissed on April 28, 2021.

Davis, Infallible vs City of Ny et al.
Case # 812649/2023E, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 24, 2023
Complaint
Description: On June 27, 2018, Infallible Davis was coming from a get together in the area of East 169th Street and Boston Road in the Bronx County. As Mr. Davis was walking along Washington Avenue, NYPD Officers Miret and Marcellus yelled at Mr. Davis as they drove by. After having been harassed by NYPD in the past and considering he was alone at 4:30 a.m., Mr. Davis ran away. Around 1075 Washington Avenue the Defendant Officers caught up with Mr. Davis and struck him with their vehicle. Mr. Davis was hit so hard, his sneaker came off and he lied on the ground in significant pain. Subsequently he was handcuffed by the Defendant officers and waited for an ambulance. Mr. Davis was transported to Lincoln Hospital and x-rayed ...

Estevez, Bryan vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 817286/2022E, Supreme Court - Bronx, November 17, 2022, ended November 29, 2023
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 29, 2020, Plaintiff was stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted battered and detained in an aggressive and excessive manner by POs Matthew Miret, John Migliaccio, Nicholas Rios, Mark Herman, John Doe and John Roe, solely on account of his age and race. Plaintiff was then falsely and maliciously prosecuted with committing a crime. Thereafter, Plaintiff was incarcerated for over 24 hours and was required to make numerous court appearances over an extended period of time until all charges against him were terminated favorably on 1/27/22. As a result of this incident, Plaintiff sustained permanent bodily injury to his head, neck, back and limbs.

Arias, Agueda vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027506/2020, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 30, 2020, ended November 29, 2023
$200,000 Settlement

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