Substantiated Allegations:
Discourtesy: Word
Offensive Language: Disability
Discourtesy: Word
Offensive Language: Disability
Christian R. Martinez
Badge #17660,
Hispanic Male
Police Officer at Warrant Section since April 2026
Service
started January 2016,
made $146,000 last year,
Tax #960886
Lawsuit Settlements:
$50,000 Cruz Zuluaga, Daniel Santiago vs City of Ny, et al., 2023 EDNY EDNY 23CV07478
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$50,000 Cruz Zuluaga, Daniel Santiago vs City of Ny, et al., 2023 EDNY EDNY 23CV07478
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Complaints
2
Complaints
12
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
7
Unfounded
3
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202506112,
May 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 10-14 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 10-14 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Restricted Breathing |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 10-14 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 10-14 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Disability |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 10-14 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 10-14 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #202500918,
January 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Force: Hit against inanimate object |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Complaint #202506112, May 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 10-14 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Unfounded | |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number | Hispanic Male, 10-14 | Unfounded |
| Force: Restricted Breathing | Hispanic Male, 10-14 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| Discourtesy: Word | Hispanic Male, 10-14 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Offensive Language: Disability | Hispanic Male, 10-14 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 10-14 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202500918, January 2025 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Black Male, 55-59 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Force: Hit against inanimate object | Black Male, 55-59 | Unfounded |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 55-59 | Unfounded |
| Force: Gun Pointed | Black Male, 55-59 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct 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.
'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
Cruz Zuluaga, Daniel Santiago vs City of Ny, et al.Case # 23CV07478, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 24, 2023, ended March 5, 2025
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 12, 2022, Plaintiff was lawfully on his bike in Queens when a group of POs, including PO Martinez, approached him and advised that he had to leave the area because he was smoking. Plaintiff did not leave, explaining to the POs that he was not smoking--he was waiting for his partner to leave work. The POs left, then returned some minutes later, demanding Plaintiff's ID and asking what was in his bag. Plaintiff asked why they needed his ID when he was not doing anything wrong. Four POs surrounded Plaintiff, continually demanding his ID. One of the POs suddenly said something to the effect of "let's get him," and one of the POs grabbed Plaintiff's arm from behind. The POs then forcibly subdued Plaintiff...