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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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 9 known lawsuits, $135,000 total settlements.
Vargas, Felipe vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 152262/2023,
Supreme Court - Richmond, April 2, 2024
Complaint
Description: On December 8, 2020, the defendants unlawfully stopped the plaintiff's vehicle without reasonable suspicion, probable cause, or legal justification. The officers immediately ordered the plaintiff to exit the vehicle, and he complied. They then unlawfully pulled down the plaintiff's pants and conducted a strip search on a public street. An officer pulled the elastic of the plaintiff's underwear and released it, causing it to snap painfully against his skin. None of the officers were wearing masks, exposing the plaintiff to COVID-19 risk, and one officer, without wearing gloves, grabbed the plaintiff's genitals, squeezed his testicles, and ran his hand between the plaintiff's buttocks, causing extreme pain.
When...
Velazquez, Erik vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 152261/2023,
Supreme Court - Richmond, April 2, 2024
Complaint
Description: On December 8, 2020, at approximately 3:00 pm, plaintiff was lawfully driving home from the supermarket in the vicinity of 205 Mill Road, Staten Island, New York 10306 when Defendants Mathew Reich, Michael Forster, Dominick Libretti, Christian Cataldo, James Malpeso, Michael Dalbero unlawfully stopped the vehicle, without reasonable suspicion, probable cause or any legal justification. Before plaintiff had an opportunity to exit the vehicle, defendants reached inside of the vehicle, opened the door and pulled plaintiff out of the vehicle where he was searched, handcuffed, and falsely arrested. Defendants then transported Plaintiff to the 122nd Precinct where he was unlawfully searched three additional times. De...
Baxter, Rasheen vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01027,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 13, 2015, ended May 16, 2016
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers, without identifying themselves, aggressively jumped out of their vehicle towards Plaintiff and out of fear he rode away on his bike. A second vehicle approached Plaintiff and when he saw that they were police he dismounted and raised his hands. Officers then assaulted Plaintiff, took him to the 120th precinct, denied him medical attention, strip-searched him, and charged him with 195.05, 205.30, TAX 1814(b, and TAX 1814(h), which was later dismissed.
Smith, Kenneth vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09069,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 20, 2014, ended September 19, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On Feb. 16, 2012, Plaintiff Smith was walking near 225 Park Hill Ave. in Richmond County (Staten Island). He was not acting suspiciously and did not possess any contraband or controlled substances. At this point, officers approached, accosted, and arrested plaintiff. He was taken to 120th Precinct and then holding cells at 67 Targee in Staten Island. Defendant Officers imprisoned Smith for over 30 hours after his arrest. The charges against Smith were dismissed after his arraignment.
While the plaintiff was being held, his designated “ arresting officer” , Daniel Pantelo, with the acquiescence of other defendants, misrepresented facts in the police reports and other documents that the plaintiff had committed ...
Walker, Rylawn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00808,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 19, 2014, ended October 7, 2015
Zero Disposition
Amended Complaint and Stipulation,
Complaint
Description: On or about February 16, 2012, Plaintiff was in Richmond County, New York. Plaintiff was approached by officers of the New York City Police Department and was accosted, falsely arrested, and falsely imprisoned. Plaintiff was incarcerated for about 24 hours and was charged with violation of New York State Penal Law 221.10 and 221.05. On or about February 17, 2012, the criminal matter was dismissed and sealed before Judge Alan Meyer in the Criminal Court of the City of New York & County of Richmond.
Sachs, Kenneth vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV05006,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 12, 2012, ended June 5, 2013
$70,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint and Stipulation
Duncan v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV03901,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Fourth Amended Complaint
Duncan et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV01565,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
12-cv-01565-PKC-JO.pdf
Collins et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 13CV03534,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation