Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $35,000 total settlements.
Short, Derrick vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 516775/2025,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 11, 2025
Jennings, Jalen vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV07391,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 23, 2024, ended December 23, 2025
$35,000 Settlement
Morales, Manuel J. vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV01866,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 19, 2024
Complaint
Description: On April 22, 2023, the Plaintiff was assaulted, falsely arrested, and detained for eight hours. After three court appearances later, all charges were dismissed. on January 30, 2024, Plaintiff was unlawfully stopped and searched for complaints against the defendants for the previous false arrest.
Mercedes, Carlos Guerrero vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 501127/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 2, 2020
Complaint
Description: On February 23, 2018, plaintiff Mr. Guerrero entered a clothing store in Brooklyn as a customer. He was met by approximately 10 of the defendant police officers, including defendant Officer Logatto. Defendant Officer Logatto falsely accused Mr. Guerrero of being the manager of the store and of selling counterfeit merchandise in the store. Although Mr. Guerrero explained that he did not work at the store, Defendant Officer Logatto arrested Mr. Guerrero and transported him to the precinct. Mr. Guerrero was then held in confinement overnight.
Over the next eight months, the defendant officers then prosecuted Mr. Guerrero for third degree trademark counterfeit. On eight separate occasions, the defendant officers ...