Joshua S. Macancela

Badge #24896, Hispanic Male
Police Officer at 40th Precinct since January 2024
Also served at Bronx Court Section
Service started February 2021, made $81,700 last year, Tax #971126

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force

Complaints

7 Complaints
21 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Closed - Pending Litigation
1 Complainant Uncooperative
7 Unfounded
11 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202604776, April 2026
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202500738, January 2025
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
Complainant: Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202508147, October 2024
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202407536, July 2024
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202403211, March 2024
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female, 45-49
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202304930, May 2023
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202303989, May 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Complainant: Black Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Age 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Black Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
Complainant: Black Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show arrest warrant
Complainant: Black Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #202604776, April 2026
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Male, 30-34 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202500738, January 2025
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nonlethal restraining device Male, 25-29 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202508147, October 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202407536, July 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Hit against inanimate object Hispanic Male, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202403211, March 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Female, 45-49 Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Physical force Female, 45-49 Unfounded
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Complaint #202304930, May 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 40-44 Unfounded
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Complaint #202303989, May 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Black Female, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Age 30-34 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Female, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Female, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Physical force Black Female, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Force: Physical force Black Female, 25-29 Unfounded
Force: Chokehold Black Female, 25-29 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 25-29 Unfounded
Force: Restricted Breathing Black Female, 25-29 Unfounded
Force: Physical force Black Female, 25-29 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show arrest warrant Black Female, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Physical force Black Female, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Conclusion Meanings:

'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Abreu, Geridson vs City of New Yor, et al.
Case # 809307/2026E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 12, 2026