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.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $20,500 total settlements.
Jowers, Jarmel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00001,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 10, 2014, ended September 30, 2014
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 1, 2012, at or about 2:30 a.m. Jarmel Jowers was lawfully present inside a residential apartment as an invited guest at a party. Various members of the NYPD arrived and spoke with the tenant. Shortly thereafter, the officers, including Charles Minch, John Portalatin and Nicholas Marciano, entered the apartment where the party was taking place and demanded that everyone leave. Mr. Jowers was outside when an officer approached him and demanded that he be searched. He complied and permitted the search, even though there was no lawful basis for the search. The search yielded no weapons, drugs or any other contraband. Despite the lack of evidence, the officers seized and handcuffed Mr. Jowers. Officer M...
Havens, Khalif By Fng Havens, Carl vs Minch, Charles, et al.
Case # 005441/2009,
Supreme Court - Queens, July 2, 2009, ended May 26, 2016
$3,000 Settlement