Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Vehicle
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Force: Vehicle
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Sean P. Donohue
Badge #1868,
White Male
Service
started July 2003, ended February 2025,
Tax #932565
Complaints
3
Complaints
4
Allegations
2
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1
Substantiated (Charges)
2
Exonerated
Complaint #202106151,
October 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Vehicle |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 15-17 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 15-17 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Closed: Retained, without discipline |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Retained, without discipline, July 26, 2023 |
| Penalty: | Dismissed |
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary |
| Complaint Closing Report | |
| NYPD Case Retained Letter |
Complaint #201702030,
March 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #200404627,
May 2004
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 54 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202106151, October 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Vehicle | Hispanic Male, 15-17 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Hispanic Male, 15-17 | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Retained, without discipline | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Retained, without discipline, July 26, 2023 | ||
| Penalty: Dismissed | ||
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary | |
| Complaint Closing Report | ||
| NYPD Case Retained Letter | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201702030, March 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 20 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200404627, May 2004 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | White Male, 54 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
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.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case: 2023-27823
Closed: 10/26/2023
Case Details:
- Wrongfully damaged property.
- Wrongfully used physical force.
Recommendation: No disciplinary action
Lawsuits
Belle v. City of New York et alCase # 10CV03531, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$38,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers attacked, searched, and assaulted Plaintiff while he was standing with a group of other individuals. Plaintiff was taken to the 60th Precinct, strip searched, and charged him with criminal possession of a weapon in the second and fourth degrees, which were later dismissed on a motion by the DA.
Other Documents
NYPD Trial Decision 5/26/2009