Ronnie Morales

Badge #2678, Hispanic Male, 40
Detective Grade 2 at Sparta Group since February 2026
Also served at Brooklyn Robbery Squad, Sparta, 26th Precinct
Service started January 2007, made $197,000 last year, Tax #943585

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Stop

Lawsuit Settlements:
$50,000   Ruiz, David vs City of New York, et al., 2014 NYCSC NYCSC 161248/2014
$75,000   Murillo, Guillermo vs Legrow, Edward, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV01157
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Complaints

2 Complaints
5 Allegations
4 Substantiated
4 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201012677, September 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: White Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #200912836, August 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Penalty: Instructions
additional details

Complaint #201012677, September 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop White Male, 31 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #200912836, August 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 33 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 33 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 33 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 33 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Instructions
Penalty: Instructions
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $125,000 total settlements.

Ruiz, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 161248/2014, Supreme Court - New York, December 5, 2014, ended March 25, 2015
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 15, 2013, at 141st St between Amsterdam and Convent Aves, NY, NY, Plaintiff was arrested. Plaintiff was verbally abused and searched by defendants. Defendants commenced a prosecution again Plaintiff, causing him to be incarcerated for more than four days.

Murillo, Guillermo vs Legrow, Edward, et al.
Case # 13CV01157, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 10, 2013, ended July 31, 2013
$75,000 Settlement

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