Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Case: 2019-21242
Closed: 1/15/2020
Case Details:
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Pleaded Guilty:
Involved in a physical altercation.
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Pleaded Guilty:
Unfit for duty.
Penalty: Counseling, dismissal probation (12 months), ordered breath testing, pre-trial suspension days (30 days), vacation days (25 days)
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $35,000 total settlements.
Santiago, Irma & Minor Child L., S. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 023799/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Administrative Closing
Rosado, Yvonne vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV09695,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 19, 2017, ended August 14, 2017
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was home when she went to go outside with her dog and saw the defendant officers in the stairwell there for a different incident. When the officers saw the plaintiff's Pitbull, defendant Officer Cuesta shot the dog in the head killing it. The plaintiff, extremely distraught, went to confront the officers and the defendant officers pushed her down, laid on top of her, and choked her.