Alexander Peguero

Badge #2396, Hispanic Male
Former Sergeant at Transit Bureau Anti-Terrorism Unit
Also served at Transit Bureau Train Patrol Force, Transit Bureau District 1, Transit Bureau District 2
Service started July 2002, ended February 2026, Tax #931876

Lawsuit Settlements:
$37,500   Akpoke, Nchewi vs City of New York, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV04582
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Complaints

2 Complaints
3 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Unfounded
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202310382, November 2023
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202302316, March 2023
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Force: Handcuffs too tight
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #202310382, November 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 35-39 Unfounded
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Complaint #202302316, March 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 30-34 Within NYPD Guidelines
Force: Handcuffs too tight Male, 30-34 Unfounded
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Conclusion Meanings:

'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.


Lawsuits

Akpoke, Nchewi vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04582, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 10, 2013, ended June 24, 2014
$37,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about August 29, 2012, Plaintiff was holding the emergency door open for a group of individuals who were exiting the platform with luggage when he was approached by P.O. Mercado. P.O. Mercado accused Mr. Akpoke of entering the platform without paying the required fare. When he asked if he was free to leave, P.O. Mercado said he was not. Plaintiff said "this is not fair, you're a racist" and P.O. Mercado reacted by tackling Plaintiff to the ground. P.O. Peguero, P.O. Fuentes and P.O. Tapia approached and helped P.O. Mercado hold Plaintiff on the ground, and P.O. Mercado slammed his face into the ground, which caused him a great amount of pain. Plaintiff was processed and taken to Central Bookings. P.O. Mer...