John D. Petzolt

Badge #2866, White Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at 112th Precinct Detective Squad
Also served at 112th Precinct
Service started January 2005, ended January 2025, Tax #937286

Lawsuit Settlements:
$4,000   Nicomedez, Wilhelmina vs City of New York, et al., 2019 EDNY EDNY 19CV04470
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Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Exonerated

Complaint #200717015, November 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: White Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200707180, May 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 57
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #200717015, November 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question White Male, 45 Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #200707180, May 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 57 Exonerated
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.

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Lawsuits

Nicomedez, Wilhelmina vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV04470, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 5, 2019, ended March 19, 2021
$4,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 4, 2018, NYPD officers arrested plaintiff, twisting her arms and causing her to suffer injuries. The officers struck plaintiff against an NYPD vehicle and transported her to the 112th Precinct, where she was searched in her bra in front of male officers. While at the precinct, plaintiff was informed that she was being charged with stalking. Prior to the arrest, plaintiff had filed a complaint against NYS Trooper Thaddeus Wroblewski with the New York State Police. While at the precinct, she was told by NYPD Detective John Petzolt and other officers to stop complaining about Wroblewski. After the District Attorney declined to prosecute plaintiff, she returned to the precinct and found that several item...