Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $250,000 total settlements.
Rattray, Wentworth vs Police Officer Cadavid, et al.
Case # 17CV08560,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 23, 2018
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers showed up at Plaintiff's door after he had a dispute with his child's mother regarding visitation. Officers forced their way into the apartment and refused to leave and kept looking for the child who wasn't home. Plaintiff called 911 to have a supervisor report to the scene
Watts, Andre vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150296/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, January 25, 2018, ended August 2, 2018
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 15, 2017, Police Officer Jose Tavarez approached the plaintiff and his brother with PO David Meija, and PO Tavarez fired his Taser at the plaintiff without warning or cause, striking the plaintiff in the temple with one dart. PO Tavarez discharged his taser a several more times in dry stun mode to the plaintiff's side and shoulder areas. Soom additional officers arrived on the scene, and they continued to strike the plaintiff while the other officers failed to intercede. The plaintiff was handcuffed and arrested. The plaintiff requested need for immediate medical attention but it was ignored. The plaintiff was wrongfully prosecuted, but all criminal charges against him were dismissed on December 14, ...
Rattray, Wentworth vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 101566/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, January 4, 2018, ended April 26, 2018
Zero Disposition
Taylor v. Trigeno et al
Case # 16CV01143,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers pulled over Plaintiff's car, opened the door and threatened him. Plaintiff then drove off to a well lit area and pulled over again. Officers then threw him to the ground, searched the car, and found contraband in the trunk. Plaintiff was taken to the 28th Precinct, Plaintiff alleged his property was never vouchered. While incarcerated, Plaintiff also got maced in the face by CO Quayyumm.