Stephen R. Tomaszewski

Badge #4126, Hispanic Male
Police Officer at 34th Precinct since January 2019
Service started October 2017, made $138,000 last year, Tax #964806

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Other
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search

Discipline Cases:

Case: C-031224
Closed: 2/28/2024

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Complaints

2 Complaints
6 Allegations
2 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202301583, February 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline A
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 3 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, March 26, 2026
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 3 days / Command Discipline A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202103900, June 2021
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 10-14
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Female, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Female, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Female, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202301583, February 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 35-39 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Other Black Male, 35-39 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline A
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 3 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, March 26, 2026
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 3 days / Command Discipline A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202103900, June 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 10-14 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Female, 35-39 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Female, 35-39 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Female, 35-39 Unsubstantiated
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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.

Further details on conclusions.


Discipline

Case: C-031224
Closed: 2/28/2024
Case Details:
  1. Pleaded Guilty: Operated a motor vehicle while their ability was impaired.
  2. Pleaded Guilty: Operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.
  3. Pleaded Guilty: Refused to submit to a breathalyzer/coordination test.
  4. Pleaded Guilty: Unfit for duty.
Penalty: Dismissal probation (12 months), vacation day, pre-trial suspension days (30 days), ordered breath testing, counseling


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Torres, Jonathan & Shand, Robert vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 160886/2024, Supreme Court - New York, November 21, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about January 5, 2024, Plaintiff was in a vehicle running errands when he was stopped, handcuffed, and arrested by Defendant NYPD officers Tomaszewski and Scanlon, as well as several other unknown NYPD officers. The Defendants had no legal cause or justification to stop Plaintiff. Plaintiff was transported to the precinct and then central booking, where he was subjected to an invasive search and arraigned. The case against Plaintiff was eventually dismissed.

Rodriguez, Jenny Ind'lly & as Administratix For The Estate of Capellan, Joel vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 162237/2023, Supreme Court - New York, December 26, 2023
Complaint
Description: On October 16, 2022, Joel Capellan, son of Plaintiff Jenny Rodriguez (who is suing on Capellan's behalf) was attacked by unknown assailants on the street. Defendant Officers Cesar Gomez, Derek Rivera, Anthony Stabile, and Stephen Tomaszewski were present at the scene and - without announcing themselves as police officers - two of the four defendants fired 34 shots into Capellan's back. The other two officers, who were also present, did not intervene. Mr. Capellan died as a result of his injuries.