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.
'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 2 known lawsuits.
Grant, Raheim J. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 157936/2025,
Supreme Court - New York, July 3, 2025
Watts, Trevor vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 160688/2022,
Supreme Court - New York, December 20, 2022
Complaint
Description: On January 3, 2022, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Plaintiff, Trevor Watts, was lawfully at the location of 95 Lenox Avenue 2nd Floor in New York County, within the State of New York, as he was returning home from walking his dog and had exited the elevator on the 2nd floor when he encountered “Willie,” a neighbor who is homeless. Mr. Watts asked “Willie” whether he was okay and if he wanted something to eat. “Willie” responded “yes.” Mr. Watts told “Willie” to wait while he
retrieves his bags. Before returning from his apartment, Mr. Watts heard a commotion in the hallway and observed the Defendants, NYPD Police Officers, Almanzar (Tax ID #969475) of the 28TH Precinct, and Police Officers John Doe #s 1-4 ...