Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Herbin, Reginald vs Castillo, Albert, et al.
Case # 16CV08280,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 21, 2016, ended August 17, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was walking down the street to a friend's home when she ran into an acquaintance of hers. After a few minutes they were approached by the defendant officers, questioned, and searched. The defendant officers discovered a crack pipe and several bags of cocaine on both the plaintiff and her acquaintance. The plaintiff is suing because the stop and search was without probable cause.
Bates v. New York Police Department et al
Case # 16CV07368,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff alleges he was falsely arrested and charged with second degree burglary.