Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'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.
Case: 2017-17205
Closed: 4/5/2022
Case Details:
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Misleading statements.
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Said Police Officer failed to perform patrol duties.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (10 days)
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications
Cazado, Hector vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033707/2018,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 21, 2018
Complaint
Description: On October 5, 2017, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Plaintiff was at 2125 Tiebout Avenue, Bronx, New York, when he was assaulted by Police Officer John Ortiz (Shield #7862) and other unidentified officers (John and Jane Does 1-10).
Unnamed Officers (John and Jane Does 1-10) restrained Plaintiff during the incident. Plaintiff was already restrained when Police Officer John Ortiz punched Plaintiff in the face, nose, and eye while. Videotaped footage of the vicious attack confirms that as Plaintiff was already restrained by DEFENDANTS OFFICERS, DEFENDANT ORTIZ punched Plaintiff in his face, nose and eye area. Videotaped footage further shows blood flowing from PLAINTIFF'S face as he appears to lose consciousness fo...