Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $60,000 total settlements.
Merchant, Theodore vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 507879/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 15, 2020
Complaint
Description: On July 2, 2018 at approximately 5:00 a.m., at 270 Clarkson Avenue in the borough of Brooklyn, plaintiff was at home when police officer Kristopher Martin and unidentified police officers (John and Jane Does 1-8) unlawfully entered. He was arrested for an incident that occurred on June 15, 2018 and charged with having committed multiple crimes. The police claim that on June 15, 2018, plaintiff robbed a 99-cent store, but that is false.
At arraignment, plaintiff was released on his own recognizance. Plaintiff was incarcerated for approximately 2.5 days. He missed 3 days of school and failed two courses because of the school’s policy of missing more than 2 days of classes. The charges were sealed and dismissed...
Del Rosario, Enrique vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02139,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 21, 2015, ended May 31, 2016
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers severely assaulted Plaintiff for holding a video camera, stole the video camera, and charged him with 120.05, Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, ß 155.30 Attempted Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, 120.00 Attempted Assault in the Third Degree, ß 155.25 Attempted Petit Larceny, and ß 240.20 Disorderly Conduct, which resulted in an ACD
Gutierrez, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00220,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 15, 2015, ended July 20, 2015
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 8, 2014, plaintiff was arrested without cause. After learning his 15 year-old nephew was assaulted by an officer, plaintiff approached a parked police car to speak with the officer seated inside. After the police car pulled away, the plaintiff felt a body press against him and saw an officer behind him. Plaintiff heard an officer shout get him, so he placed his wrist behind himself in anticipation of being cuffed. Plaintiff was grabbed by officers and was led to a van and pushed inside. When in the vehicle, plaintiff was handcuffed. Plaintiff was arraigned for inciting to riot, amongst other charges based on falsified evidence by police officers Kristopher Martin and Pedro Vallecillo. Lieutenants Willia...