Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $125,000 total settlements.
De La Cruz, Raul vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV02289,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 9, 2024
Complaint
Description: On March 26, 2023 Plaintiff was shot and nearly killed by NYPD Officers Derek Bernard and Nicholas Trupia in front of his family's apartment building in the Bronx. Plaintiff has schizophrenia and was visiting family when his father became concerned and called 311, explaining to the operator his son needed help because of his mental health crisis. Defendants Officer Bernard and Trupia arrived at the scene, and because they did not speak Spanish, they were unable to effectively communicate with Plaintiff or his father. Plaintiff did not understand what the officers were yelling. Plaintiff was experiencing delusions that the officers were there to torture him, so, due to his mental health crisis, grabbed a knife ...
Townsend, Shannakay vs Bennett, Elyjah M., et al.
Case # 025341/2018,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 9, 2018, ended March 10, 2020
$125,000 Settlement