Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $26,500 total settlements.
Clarke, Ian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV03769,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 28, 2022, ended October 23, 2023
$1,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 19, 2021, the plaintiff was sleeping inside his apartment when suddenly 10 NYPD officers broke down his door and pointed guns and shields at him. Without questions, the plaintiff was immediately searched, handcuffed, and taken to the precinct. His apartment was also searched and ransacked without a warrant.
Suren, Ismael Joel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV02659,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 16, 2019, ended September 26, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On Feb 19, 2018, plaintiffs were at home when 14 police officers, without a warrant, broke into the apartment with guns drawn. Officers pointed their guns at plaintiff Edjar Joel Suren, who was 17, arrested him and placed him in handcuffs. Officers then grabbed plaintiff Lucia Santigao, 65, off her bed and handcuffed her. Officers then grabbed plaintiff Ismael Suren, Jr. and handcuffed him as well. Officers asked where the "guns and drugs" were, which plaintiffs denied having. They then asked where Nelson Santiago was, and plaintiff Lucia stated he did not live with her. Officers had her call Nelson and he came to the house, where plaintiff Nelson was then arrested and searched. Family members Edgardo Suren and...
Charles, Aaron vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04510,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 21, 2015, ended September 16, 2016
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was sleeping at his friend's house when his neighbor woke him up at night telling him that his mom's house (few floor above) had cops. Plaintiff then went up to his mother's house and inquiries what was going on. Upon knowing that plaintiff was the son of the owner, plaintiff was arrested, together with his mom and brother who lived in the house. Plaintiff was then brought the precinct where he was charged with possession of marijuana. All charges were dismissed later.
Trusty v. The City of New York et al
Case # 16CV01155,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Amended Complaint
Description: 1st Incident: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff outside NYCHA housing, asked for his ID, and threw him against the wall, chocked him, and assaulted him. Plaintiff lost consciousness and was sent to the hospital2nd incident: Defendant officers approached Plaintiff, took his keys from his pocket, and entered and searched his apartment.. IAB investigated both incidents. Plaintiff was not charged with a crime.