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.
'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.
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $87,500 total settlements.
Bethea, Demitress, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02522,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 6, 2016, ended February 2, 2018
$53,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or around September 19, 2014, Plaintiff Demitress Bethea was driving his brother, Plaintiff Shavone Bethea, who was sitting in the passenger seat. Demitress noticed an unmarked vehicle tailgating him. The road made it difficult for the vehicle to pass, so he slowed as he approached an “Access-a-ride” vehicle double parked in the land up ahead. When he slowed, the tailgating vehicle blew its horn. After passing the access-a-ride, he pulled to the far right side of the vehicle, expecting that it would give the tailgating vehicle a chance to pass him. Instead, the tailgating vehicle also pulled over and three or four defendant officers in plainclothes got out of the vehicle, including Defendant Saitta and Defen...
Leacock, Inger Talonda vs People of The State of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00198,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 20, 2013, ended November 21, 2013
$2,500 Settlement
Complaint
Townsend v. The City of New York et al
Case # 15CV05457,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$7,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: First incident: Plaintiff was falsely searched, arrested, and charged with 140.25 'Burglary in the second degree' by Officer De Los Santos. Charge later dismissed. On a separate occasion Officer Massa forcefully entered a residence where plaintiff was a guest, arrested Plaintiff, and charged her with 265.03(1)(b) 'Criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree', which was later dismissed. On another occasion, Officer Saitta forcefully entered a residence where plaintiff was a guest, arrested Plaintiff, and charged her with unspecified charges.
Hoover et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 15CV05838,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$24,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: First incident: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff at his home, brought him to the 79th Precinct, and charged with PL 221.05 'Unlawful possession of marihuana' and AC 10- 131(i)(3) 'Possession of Pistol Ammunition'. Charges ACD'd. On a separate occasion, Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiffs at their home, brought them to the 81st Precinct, and charged with PL 221.05'Unlawful possession of marihuana'.
Dellutri v. New York Police Department et al
Case # 10CV09074,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Dismissed with Prejudice
Order