Wegens J. Desiste

Badge #2332, Black Male
Sergeant at 77th Precinct since March 2024
Also served at Strategic Response Group 3 Brooklyn, 90th Precinct
Service started July 2007, made $176,000 last year, Tax #945176

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Abuse of Authority: Question

Lawsuit Settlements:
$15,000   Figueroa, Heriberto vs City of New York, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 18CV00847
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Complaints

3 Complaints
7 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Exonerated
1 Unsubstantiated
3 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202504726, May 2025
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Age 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Complainant: Male, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Age 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
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Complaint #202405381, May 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Black Female, 65-69
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #200914760, September 2009
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Female, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202504726, May 2025
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Age 18-20 Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Physical force Male, 18-20 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Male, 18-20 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Question Age 18-20 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
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Complaint #202405381, May 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Black Female, 65-69 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #200914760, September 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Female, 41 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Female, 41 Unsubstantiated
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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.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Figueroa, Heriberto vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV00847, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 13, 2018, ended September 24, 2018
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendants approached the Plaintiff in plain clothing and asked if they could search the Plaintiff and the Plaintiff complied and asked why to which the Defendants did not provide an answer. Defendant Officer maced Plaintiff in the face while he was not engaging in any violent of threatening behavior. Defendant Officers handcuffed and arrested the Plaintiff. Plaintiff was taken to the local hospital and then to Kings County Central Booking. Defendant Officers proved false allegations that the Plaintiff refused to be searched, cursed at the Defendant Officers, and walked away. Later, all charges against Plaintiff were dismissed when he acceded to an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal.