Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
John J. Zanca
Lieutenant at 115th Precinct since February 2025
Also served at
90th Precinct Detective Squad,
81st Precinct Detective Squad,
Internal Affairs Bureau,
Patrol Borough Bronx,
40th Precinct,
79th Precinct
Service
started January 2012,
made $178,000 last year,
Tax #952366
White Male, 35
Credibility:
'John Zanca' appears on the 'Adverse Credibility' list of officers with potential credibility problems.
'John Zanca' appears on the 'Adverse Credibility' list of officers with potential credibility problems.
Lawsuit Settlements:
$95,000 Josie, Mike vs City of Ny, et al., 2021 EDNY EDNY 21CV02486
$30,000 Pinder, Ramar vs City of New York, et al., 2020 KCSC KCSC 505670/2020
$22,500 Washington, Jerry vs City of New York, et al., 2020 KCSC KCSC 505671/2020
$2,000 L., K. By P/n/g Lee, Kennith vs City of New York, et al., 2020 KCSC KCSC 511564/2020
$120,000 Gaddy, Saquan, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 026078/2019E
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$95,000 Josie, Mike vs City of Ny, et al., 2021 EDNY EDNY 21CV02486
$30,000 Pinder, Ramar vs City of New York, et al., 2020 KCSC KCSC 505670/2020
$22,500 Washington, Jerry vs City of New York, et al., 2020 KCSC KCSC 505671/2020
$2,000 L., K. By P/n/g Lee, Kennith vs City of New York, et al., 2020 KCSC KCSC 511564/2020
$120,000 Gaddy, Saquan, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 026078/2019E
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Complaints
8
Complaints
19
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1
Alleged Victim Unavailable
1
Complainant Uncooperative
5
Exonerated
2
Unfounded
9
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201908818,
September 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201906252,
July 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 47 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 42 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 42 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 42 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 42 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201903890,
April 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 38 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201902762,
March 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201500673,
January 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201500215,
January 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 33 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 33 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 33 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 33 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Other |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 33 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201408975,
August 2014
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 33 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 33 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201209672,
July 2012
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #201908818, September 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 21 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201906252, July 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 47 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 42 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Male, 42 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 42 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 42 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201903890, April 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 38 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201902762, March 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 34 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201500673, January 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 25 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 25 | Unsubstantiated |
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201500215, January 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 33 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment | Black Male, 33 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 33 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 33 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Other | Black Male, 35 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Black Male, 33 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201408975, August 2014 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 33 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 33 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201209672, July 2012 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 22 | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
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.
'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.
'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.
Lawsuits
Named in 6 known lawsuits, $269,500 total settlements.Josie, Mike vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV02486, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 20, 2021, ended April 24, 2024
$95,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 26, 2019 at approximately 6:00 a.m., Defendants unlawfully arrested Plaintiff for larceny which Plaintiff did not commit. Defendants entered Plaintiff's home without a warrant or justification. Defendants rushed towards plaintiff with their guns pointed at him and yelled at, grabbed, pushed, shoved, and pulled Plaintiff. Defendants tightly handcuffed Plaintiff to the point that he experienced numbness and pain but Defendants ignored Plaintiff's requests to loosen the handcuffs. Defendants illegally searched Plaintiff and brought him to the 88th Precinct. Defendants interrogated plaintiff for a long time and then brought him to Central Booking. Defendants provided false representations to the Kings Count...
Pinder, Ramar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 505670/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, October 20, 2020, ended September 2, 2021
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 6, 2018, Plaintiff was with some friends on the side of the street waiting for an Uber they had ordered. Officers approached Plaintiff and his friends without cause and illegally searched and questioned them. The officers claimed they stopped Plaintiff because the Uber he had ordered was double parked. Instead of addressing the Uber driver, the officers arrested Plaintiff and his friends. Officers alleged that one of Plaintiff's friends had a weapon on their person and arrested Plaintiff and his friends. All were transferred to the precinct and detained. Plaintiff was released from custody about 24 hours later and was not charged.
Washington, Jerry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 505671/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, October 20, 2020, ended October 7, 2021
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 6, 2018, Plaintiff and his friends were lawfully on the street waiting for an Uber they had ordered. Officers approached Plaintiff and his friends and stopped and questioned them without cause. The officers claimed that Plaintiff was stopped because the Uber they had ordered was illegally parked. Instead of questioning the Uber driver, officers seized Plaintiff and his friends and searched their persons. The officers falsely claimed that they found a weapon on one of Plaintiff's friends, arrested them all, and transported them to the precinct. Plaintiff was detained for approximately 24 hours before he was released without being charged.
L., K. By P/n/g Lee, Kennith vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511564/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, July 6, 2020, ended July 28, 2023
$2,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 30, 2019 at approximately 9:00 p.m. Minor K.L. was present in the area of 567 Putnam Avenue, leaning on the seat of his bicycle, when he was approached by POs Anthony Bomparola, Mohamed Elhanafi, John Zanca, Michael Sweifler, and John Does 1-10, who ran up to him, tackled him, and threw him to the ground, injuring K.L.'s right arm and shoulder. POs then began repeatedly punching K.L. in the nose, face, head, and body, causing physical injury and contusions. POs then handcuffed and dragged K.L. to a NYPD van because K.L. was unable to walk due to the injuries inflicted on him. At no point did K.L. resist. K.L. was taken to the hospital where he was diagnosed with a fracture of the right nasal bone, bilat...
Gaddy, Saquan, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026078/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 23, 2019, ended February 3, 2022
$120,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 30, 2018 around 10:00 p.m., Saquan Gaddy and Dante Smith were approached by NYPD officers Felix Rodriguez, John Zanca, Jose Torres, and two unnamed officers, John Doe and John Roe. While standing on the corner of 222nd Street and Edson Avenue in the County of Bronx, Gaddy and Smith were unlawfully stopped, searched, and assaulted by these officers without any legal justification. The officers had neither reasonable suspicion nor probable cause to search and arrest Gaddy or Smith but subjected them to ridicule by falsely arresting, pushing, strip searching, and photographing them. Mr. Gaddy and Mr. Smith suffered emotional and physical pain as a result of the assault and arrest as well as permanent phys...
Brown, Malik vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301274/2016, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 21, 2016