Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Gun Pointed
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Force: Gun Pointed
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Christian M. Calvagna
Badge #3153,
White Male, 31
Police Officer at 75th Precinct since May 2019
Service
started January 2018,
made $147,000 last year,
Tax #964956
Lawsuit Settlements:
$33,500 Smith, Dennis vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 KCSC KCSC 506705/2022
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$33,500 Smith, Dennis vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 KCSC KCSC 506705/2022
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Complaints
4
Complaints
11
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
2
Complainant Uncooperative
2
Unfounded
5
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202602374,
March 2026
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #202501620,
February 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Question |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202301732,
February 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Handcuffs too tight |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #201806615,
August 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 33 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 33 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 33 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202602374, March 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 25-29 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 25-29 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202501620, February 2025 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Question | Black Male, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202301732, February 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Handcuffs too tight | Black Male, 25-29 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201806615, August 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Gun Pointed | Black Male, 33 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 33 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 33 | Unfounded |
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2019-21554
Closed: 7/5/2022
Case Details:
- Improper vehicle stop
- Improper use of force
Penalty: Training
Recommendation: Training
Lawsuits
Smith, Dennis vs City of Ny, et al.Case # 506705/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, March 8, 2022, ended May 21, 2024
$33,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 11, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the sidewalk when Defendant NYPD officers, including Matthew McCurry, Michael Ardolino, Michael LaGattolla, Nicholas Conway, Sergio Castillo, Christian Calvagna, Joshua Navarro, and Michael Hansson unlawfully approached and stopped Plaintiff to question him about an argument he had with his wife several hours before. Defendants then seized and searched Plaintiff, despite lack of reasonable suspicion or probable cause. Plaintiff was accused him of a criminal act and was placed in overly-tight handcuffs, causing injury. While Plaintiff was in custody, Defendants went to the residence of Plaintiff's wife and lied to gain access and search the property. Defendants...
Other Documents
Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter
references
additional CCRB complaint
#202004324