Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Discourtesy: Word
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Discourtesy: Word
Samuel B. Sharman
Badge #3717,
Hispanic Male
Police Officer at 121st Precinct Domestic Violence Squad since July 2026
Service
started July 2007,
made $144,000 last year,
Tax #945000
Lawsuit Settlements:
$172,500 Croonquist, Sunda, et al. vs Kelly, Raymond, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV01536
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$172,500 Croonquist, Sunda, et al. vs Kelly, Raymond, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV01536
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Complaints
5
Complaints
12
Allegations
3
Substantiated
3
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Alleged Victim Uncooperative
2
Complainant Unavailable
1
Unfounded
5
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202407480,
July 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Chokehold |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Force: Restricted Breathing |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #201906851,
July 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 14 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 14 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 14 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 14 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | DAO case |
| Penalty: | Closed Administratively (No penalty reported) |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201807361,
August 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 52 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 52 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Action |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 52 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201704482,
May 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
Complaint #201009242,
July 2010
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 38 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Race |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 38 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Complaint #202407480, July 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Chokehold | Black Female, 30-34 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Force: Restricted Breathing | Black Female, 30-34 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201906851, July 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 14 | Unsubstantiated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 14 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Black Male, 14 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 14 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: DAO case | ||
| Penalty: Closed Administratively (No penalty reported) | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201807361, August 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Female, 52 | Unfounded |
| Discourtesy: Word | Hispanic Female, 52 | Unsubstantiated |
| Discourtesy: Action | Hispanic Female, 52 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201704482, May 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) | Black Male, 30 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201009242, July 2010 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) | Black Male, 38 | Unsubstantiated |
| Offensive Language: Race | Black Male, 38 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2019-20986
Closed: 2/3/2020
Case Details:
- Pleaded Guilty: Damaged property.
Penalty: Vacation days (15 days)
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $172,500 total settlements.Gonzalez, Edgar vs Police Officer Sherman, Samuel
Case # 16CV02826, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 10, 2016, ended September 20, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at his ex-girlfriend's house when she made a complaint to police that resulted in Plaintiff being falsely arrested, hit with an officer's baton, and charged with assault in the 2nd, 3rd, and possession of a weapon. Plaintiff was acquitted after a jury trial.
Croonquist, Sunda, et al. vs Kelly, Raymond, et al.
Case # 13CV01536, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 20, 2013, ended November 1, 2013
$172,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 4, 2012, Officer Dey threw Plaintiff Croonquist to the ground, handcuffed her face down, and pinned her to the ground in front of her husband and two children. Plaintiff's husband was threatened with arrest and placement of his children into foster care. Plaintiff was detained for 17 hours. All charges were dismissed. On May 17, 2012, 84 year old Plaintiff Capsis complained to NYPD Officer Rich about the inappropriate placement of his vehicle. In response, Officer Rich pinned Plaintiff to his vehicle, punched him in the face, and threw him to the ground. All charges were dismissed. On February 10, 2012, Plaintiff Beaute was violently pulled out of his vehicle and had his arm twisted violently behind...