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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $40,000 total settlements.
Zapata, Luis F. vs Stefanski, Jeffrey et al.
Case # 24CV03785,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 12, 2024, ended February 4, 2026
Zero Disposition
Doukoure, Darius vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV01834,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 16, 2024, ended October 2, 2025
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 11, 2023, the Plaintiff was falsely arrested and charged with assaulting her grandmother. He was tased and taken to hospital to be checked for electrocution injury. The plaintiff spent three days at Rikers and was released following the grand jury's determination. Three months after the arrest, the charges were dismissed.
Fitzroy, Emelda vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00477,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 6, 2016, ended December 16, 2019
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers arrested Plaintiff at her home, assaulted her despite the fact that she was pregnant, arrested her, and charged her with 120.00; 240.26; 120.05; 205.30; and 195.05. all charges were later dismissed.