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 2 known lawsuits.
Best, Lamel vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 510562/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 18, 2024
Complaint
Description: On January 14, 2023, plaintiff was lawfully present in the lobby of 330 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY when Defendants arrested and assaulted him. Defendants violently seized Plaintiff and handcuffed him in an unnecessarily and excessively tight manner. Plaintiff was detained overnight and released without charges.
Spears, Joshua vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 506387/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 7, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about March 12, 2023 and continuing to March 13, 2023, plaintiff, who was otherwise lawfully in and near his motor vehicle parked outside of his residence, was illegally and falsely arrested by defendant police officers Zaman Shazana, Sgt. Deshommes Jeffrey, Sergio Monty Ang and others identified only as "Blackman" and "Angelo". In connection with the arrest, plaintiff was removed from his car under the threat of violence, accosted without provocation, lifted and slammed onto the car, struck multiple times (in the head, beck, back and body areas) causing him to sustain injury and ongoing pain (which in turn caused him to become addicted to painkillers), forcibly handcuffed, and then ultimately transport...