Diery Louis

Badge #29819, Black Male
Former Police Officer at Queens Court Section
Also served at 75th Precinct, 81st Precinct
Service started January 2006, ended July 2020, Tax #940395

Substantiated Allegations:
Discourtesy: Action


Lawsuit settlements:
$3,500   Lane, Melquan vs City of New York, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 18CV06019
$100,000   Wilson, Leon vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV05818
$30,000   Bryant, Anestazia vs Lieutenant Gebbia, James, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV00812
$115,000   Bryant, Davon vs Lieutenant Gebbia, James, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV04384
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Complaints

27 Complaints
64 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Alleged Victim Unavailable
2 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
2 Complainant Unavailable
14 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Complaint Withdrawn
15 Exonerated
6 Unfounded
20 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201801588, February 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201705485, June 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201605265, June 2016
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201510850, December 2015
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201507201, August 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Female, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Black Female, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons
Complainant: Black Female, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Female, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Other
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201412590, December 2014
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Female, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Female, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Female, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201411930, November 2014
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201402548, March 2014
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Female, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Female, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201303865, May 2013
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Black Female, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial, September 2016
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Complaint #201303725, May 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Female, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201302768, January 2013
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201214396, November 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201110079, July 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Female, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201106532, May 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201105019, April 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
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Complaint #201014638, October 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant: Black Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201015182, October 2010
Allegation: Force: Handcuffs too tight
Complainant: Black Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201012505, September 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201011592, August 2010
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male, 54
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201004719, April 2010
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: American Indian Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: American Indian Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200918063, November 2009
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200716077, November 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #200715874, October 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #200709343, June 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #200705189, March 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Unavailable
additional details

Complaint #200703788, March 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Asian Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200615761, November 2006
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons
Complainant: Hispanic Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201801588, February 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Black Female, 30 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201705485, June 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 34 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201605265, June 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Female Unfounded
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201510850, December 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 33 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201507201, August 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Female, 27 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Action Male, 27 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Black Female, 27 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Male Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons Black Female, 27 Unfounded
Force: Physical force Black Male, 28 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Female, 27 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Male, 27 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Male Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 28 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Other Male Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201412590, December 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Male, 21 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Female, 45 Unsubstantiated
Offensive Language: Race Black Female, 45 Unsubstantiated
Force: Gun Pointed Black Female, 45 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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Complaint #201411930, November 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray Black Male, 27 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201402548, March 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Chokehold Female, 31 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Female, 31 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201303865, May 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Action Black Female, 32 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial, September 2016
additional details
Complaint #201303725, May 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Female, 24 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 24 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #201302768, January 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 25 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 25 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #201214396, November 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 33 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 33 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Male, 33 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201110079, July 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 24 Exonerated
Force: Pepper spray Male, 24 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Female, 18 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #201106532, May 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Female, 28 Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201105019, April 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 28 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 28 Unsubstantiated
Force: Pepper spray Black Male, 32 Alleged Victim Unavailable
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Complaint #201014638, October 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 18 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 18 Complainant Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 18 Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Hit against inanimate object Black Male, 18 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 18 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201015182, October 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Handcuffs too tight Black Male, 40 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201012505, September 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 29 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 30 Unfounded
Force: Physical force Black Male, 30 Exonerated
Force: Pepper spray Black Male, 30 Exonerated
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Complaint #201011592, August 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Male, 54 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201004719, April 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray American Indian Male, 17 Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Physical force American Indian Male, 17 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #200918063, November 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 19 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200716077, November 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 30 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 30 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 29 Exonerated
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Complaint #200715874, October 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Black Male, 25 Complainant Unavailable
additional details
Complaint #200709343, June 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male Exonerated
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Complaint #200705189, March 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Male Alleged Victim Unavailable
additional details
Complaint #200703788, March 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Asian Male, 27 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200615761, November 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons Hispanic Male Complainant Uncooperative
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.


Lawsuits

Named in 5 known lawsuits, $248,500 total settlements.

Lane, Melquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV06019, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 5, 2018, ended June 21, 2019
$3,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 14, 2017, Defendant Officer Louis and other NYPD officers arrived at plaintiff Melquan Lane's cousin's apartment with an arrest warrant for Mr. Lane's cousin. The defendant officers quickly discovered Mr. Lane's cousin in one of the bedrooms, along with a number of fraudulent credit cards and some amount of marijuana. Mr. Lane was sitting on a sofa in the living room area and had no prior knowledge of any contraband in the apartment. Nevertheless, Defendant Officer Louis placed Mr. Lane under arrest, along with several other members of his family. Mr. Lane was handcuffed and taken to the 81st precinct, where he was held for 24 hours. He was then released, and the charge against Mr. Lane was later di...

Van De Cruze, Leon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06937, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 11, 2015, ended May 25, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant officer Louis pulled Plaintiff over on suspicion of him fleeing from the scene of an accident that morning, although Plaintiff had no involvement. Officer Louis then arrested Plaintiff for driving under the influence of alcohol and fleeing the accident. PO Henry and Sgt. Ferrano were the ones who claimed Plaintiff was involved in the accident. Plaintiff was found not guilty by a jury.

Wilson, Leon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05818, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 13, 2015, ended January 4, 2017
$100,000 Settlement
Complaint, Amended Complaint
Description: Officers stopped and searched without probable cause. As they were collecting the ID the plaintiff put gum in his mouth officers then grabbed him and made him spit it out by force and from there they severely beat him until the plaintiff briefly lost consciousness. When family asked for the officers to stop they un-holstered their guns. At the precinct officers were asked by the desk Sergeant to call EMT and transport him to a hospital. Plaintiff charged with unspecified charges which were later dismissed.

Bryant, Anestazia vs Lieutenant Gebbia, James, et al.
Case # 15CV00812, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 17, 2015, ended September 2, 2015
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers arrested Plaintiff, forcefully, after her cousin stole her car and hit a parked car. The officers offered to release Plaintiff is she signed a statement in support of the charges against her causing and when she refused she was booked on dis con.

Bryant, Davon vs Lieutenant Gebbia, James, et al.
Case # 14CV04384, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 18, 2014, ended January 26, 2015
$115,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 31, 2013, Plaintiff was in police custody in front of 170 Howard Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. Plaintiff was handcuffed on the ground and was lying prone and compliant, when a defendant officer approached and struck him in the head with a hard metal object. Defendant officers then viciously beat Plaintiff, especially about the face. A crowd of people witnessed the assault, including the proprietor of a salon in the immediate vicinity. Following the assault, Plaintiff was bleeding from his head and face. Defendants did not call an ambulance for Plaintiff and left him to bleed in the back of a police vehicle that was driven to the 81st Precinct. At the precinct, defendants continued to refuse Plaintiff medica...

Other Documents

NYPD Trial Decision 10/17/2017