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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $150,000 total settlements.
Fowler-Washington, Ikeem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV06590,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 2, 2019, ended December 22, 2023
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 16, 2017, plaintiff Ikeem Fowler-Washington was sleeping in home when defendant officers attacked him. The defendants hit plaintiff in his face with some object and struck plaintiff's body numerous times. Plaintiff bled and requested medical attention but was denied. Plaintiff was then transported to Jamaica Hospital so his injuries could be assessed and treated. The plaintiff received several stitches to close deep gashes on his face and was trasnported to a police precinct, however, the plaintiff continued to bleed profusely. Plaintiff was then transported to central booking where he was arraigned on several alleged false claims made by one or more of the defendants.
Okoli, Isaac, et al. vs City of Newyork, et al.
Case # 703770/2019,
Supreme Court - Queens, March 5, 2019
Complaint
Description: On or about early December 2017, Dets. Shawn Hayes and Lawrence Avvenire and other Defendants (named Defendants include POs Timothy Terrillion, John and Jane Does 1-9 and Sgt. Thomas Gagliardi) suspected an individual residing in the building next to Plaintiffs of selling narcotics. An undercover officer confirmed the physical description of the subject, which did not match any of the Plaintiffs. On December 12, 2017 at approximately 6:00 a.m. up to 14 POs broke into Plaintiffs' home. Plaintiffs, a family, were in their various bedrooms preparing for school. POs broke open the door with assault weapons and some dressed in SWAT-style masks and gear. POs held various family members, including young children, at g...
Okoli, Isaac, et al. vs City of Newyork, et al.
Case # 709208/2018,
Supreme Court - Queens, June 18, 2018
Complaint
Description: On December 12, 2017 in Plaintiff's home in Queens, New York, Respondent Officers unlawfully entered and searched the home without cause. It is alleged that defendant officers, nine male and two female, entered the home in error seeking an individual that did not match any Plaintiff description. In the course of the unlawful entry and search, Respondent officers used excessive force upon certain plaintiffs, causing physical and emotional injury, leading at least one minor Plaintiff to seek counseling. In order to cover up the admitted error, officers returned to the home and arrested one of the Plaintiffs, Issac Okoli, where he was transported to the precinct where false evidence was fabricated and false stat...
Miller, Willie vs P.O. Terrillion, Timothy, et al.
Case # 16CV00052,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 19, 2016
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was a passenger in a car with 3 other individuals that defendant officers pulled over due to an alleged traffic violation. Plaintiff was removed from the car, searched, arrested, taken to the 100th Precinct, and charged with Criminal Trespass in the 3rd Degree. Case was ACD'd.