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.
'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.
'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.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $20,000 total settlements.
Hutchinson, Kevin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV00270,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 11, 2019, ended December 17, 2021
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On January 9, 2016, at about 1:00 am, plaintiff Kevin Hutchinson was lawfully driving his SUV on 167th Street towards Union Avenue in the Bronx, when he was subjected to a traffic stop by defendant NYPD officers Mandeep Singh and Brendan Grace. Plaintiff immediately stopped his behicle and offered defendant Singh his license and registration, but was ordered to exit the vehicle by defendant Singh. After plaintiff briefly questioned defendant Singh as to why he was being ordered to exit his vehicle, defendant Singh opened plaintiff's driver-side door, grabbed plaintiff, pulled him from the vehicle, and ordered him to the back of the vehicle. Plaintiff complied and walked to the rear of the vehicle, where defenda...
Wilson, Charles vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022469/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 15, 2018, ended April 25, 2019
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 3, 2017, at approximately 11:00 p.m., defendants NYPD Officer Brendan Grace and two unnamed NYPD officers, John Doe and John Roe, approached the plaintiff in the vicinity of 837 Bryant Avenue in Bronx County. The three officers had no warrant or probable cause of criminal activity to search and arrest the plaintiff. The officers effectuated an arrest based solely on the plaintiff's age and/or race. Without any legal justification, the defendants touched, grabbed, handcuffed and seized the plaintiff in an excessive manner while transporting him to the police station in Bronx County.
Upon arriving at the station, the plaintiff had his fingerprints and photographs taken as part of the process for a cr...
Joseph, Nygel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024703/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 14, 2017, ended April 16, 2021
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On June 4, 2017, the plaintiff was stopped in his car for no reason by
Police Officer Brendon Grace and other officers. The defendants arrested and handcuffed the plaintiff, and a criminal proceeding was brought against him. All charges against the plaintiff were dismissed on December 6, 2016.