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.
'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, $7,500 total settlements.
Roper, Christopher vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 722235/2022,
Supreme Court - Queens, October 27, 2022
Complaint
Description: On November 17, 2017, Plaintiff was dropped off in Queens and was walking toward a friend’s car to get a ride home, numerous defendant NYPD officers, including Marique Bartoldus, Anthony Crescimanno, Joseph Manzell, Colin Spark and other unknown police officers, appeared on the street with their guns
drawn and directed him to get down on the ground. Plaintiff complied with all police demands and was immediately placed under arrest. Plaintiff was taken in an NYPD vehicle to the NYPD 105th Precinct.
NYPD defendants falsely and maliciously informed the Queens DA’s Office
that Plaintiff had committed crimes including Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of Ammunition, and Crimin...
Maier, Kathleen M. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV03405,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 12, 2016, ended November 14, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: On September 2, 2015, while on her way to the laundromat, plaintiff was approached by four police officers in the doorway of her house. The officers told plaintiff she was under arrest even though they did not have an arrest warrant for her. They searched plaintiff's bag, handcuffed her, and placed her into a police van. The arrest report states that plaintiff was arrested for violating a court order of protection. Upon being taken to a precinct, plaintiff was searched and placed in a cell. At central booking, plaintiff was told that her arrest had been dismissed prior to arraignment and she was released through a backdoor.