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 4 known lawsuits, $263,000 total settlements.
Vega, Manuel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV08730,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 23, 2016, ended August 23, 2018
$1,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was arrested by the same officers on 3 separate occasions on false allegations, was strip searched, abused, and humiliated. The plaintiff feels the officers are targeting him.
Cruz, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024850/2014E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 27, 2014, ended March 28, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about July 16, 2011 Plaintiff was lawfully walking his dog on a public street when PO Jeffrey Sisco, PO Hoelmy Ramos, PO Frederic Winter, and Sgt. Richard Santiago began to forcefully grab and wrestle Plaintiff. Plaintiff begged POs to let him tether his dog to a nearby pole but POs refused and forcefully threw Plaintiff to the ground, The action caused Plaintiff to let go of the dog's leash and the dog lunged toward an officer, who fired a shot a the dog. POs tightly handcuffed Plaintiff and separated him from his dog. Plaintiff later learned his dog was taken to an animal shelter and categorized as a "lost dog." Plaintiff ultimately had to pay $280 to reclaim his dog. Plaintiff spent several hours in un...
Smith, Raynell, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06685,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 24, 2013, ended May 16, 2014
$12,000 Settlement
Walters, Dominick L. Sr., Decedent By Adm of The Estate, Walters, Nancy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304199/2008,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 22, 2008, ended May 7, 2013
$250,000 Settlement
