Christopher G. Cesarz

Badge #4249, White Male, 56
Sergeant Detective Squad at Bronx South Operational Night Watch since May 2026
Also served at Detective Borough Bronx, 28th Precinct, 50th Precinct
Service started August 1993, made $213,000 last year, Tax #903596

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle searched

Complaints

5 Complaints
7 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Instructions)
4 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Exonerated

Complaint #200604390, March 2006
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #200006700, September 2000
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #200005697, August 2000
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200000983, January 2000
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #9805307, December 1998
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Instructions)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed/gun drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #200604390, March 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Hit against inanimate object Black Male, 21 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #200006700, September 2000
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Female Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #200005697, August 2000
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 37 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #200000983, January 2000
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #9805307, December 1998
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle searched Substantiated (Instructions)
Abuse of Authority: Other Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed/gun drawn Exonerated
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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusions.


Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits.

Cedres, Aaron vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 021525/2016E, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 11, 2016, ended January 9, 2026
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On or about October 11, 2013, defendant NYPD officers Ezequiel Gutierrez (Shield No. 4596), Christopher Cesarz (Shield No. 4249) and Hoelmy Ramos (Shield No. 4720), along with unnamed defendant NYPD officers, wrongfully touched, grabbed, handcuffed and seized plaintiff in an excessive manner. Plaintiff suffered physical and mental injuries as a result of this incident. Plaintiff was booked, processed and maliciously prosecuted by defendant NYPD officers, who provided false/incomplete information to the District Attorney's office to induce prosecution of plaintiff. All charges against plaintiff were dismissed on May 29, 2015.

Thompson, Trayvon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024135/2015E, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 29, 2015, ended September 15, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about December 20, 2012, Plaintiff was sitting at the courthouse waiting to be summoned for a different matter when Defendant Detectives David Bell and John Doe 1 instructed Plaintiff that he was to go with them for questioning. Defendants then arrested Plaintiff. Defendants told Plaintiff he had an "I-Card warrant" out for him. However, the I-Card was falsely issued against Plaintiff by Defendant Detective Manuel J. Perez, who failed to check video footage from a Fedex that would have exculpated Plaintiff. Furthermore, after Plaintiff was arrested, a police line up was performed, and Defendant Officer Adam Kreitzberg stated in a report that the witness was unable to positively identify the Plaintiff. Nev...

Burrell, Jennifer vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022563/2015E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 8, 2015
Complaint, Summons/Complaint
Description: On or about October 9, 2013, defendant NYPD officers Cesarz, Bermudez, Papasidero and 10 John Does arrested plaintiff at her residence, claiming to have an arrest warrant, stating that a LaShawn Lambert had identified her from a photo mug shot as having robbed Ms Lambert's IPhone while threatening her with a razor. Plaintiff informed the officers that at the time of the alleged robbery she was at a bar not in the vicinity of the alleged robbery and that there was video evidence proving her alibi. Each time the case was on the calendar, the DA's office stated they were not ready for trial. Complainant twice change the time and location of the alleged robbery, but each time the video evidence proved plaintif...

Thompson, Trayvon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01043, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 23, 2015, ended July 20, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On January 4, 2013 at 7am at 1468 How Avenue #31 Bronx , New York, each plaintiff was arrested without probable cause by the defendant officers. A 911 call was made by plaintiffs grandfather over a verbal dispute Between Plaintiff Shayna Pantojas and Tyheem Rhodes . The defendant officers arrived, knocked on the door and asked to speak to plaintiff Tyheem Rhodes and asked him to step out outside . The plaintiff declined the officers request to step outside , in result the officers physically pulled the plaintiff Tyheem Rhodes outside . Defendant Rene Clazada placed the plaintiff Rhodes in an illegal chokehold. As the defendant Calzada was choking the plaintiff , the defendant Eddie Cabrera punched the plainti...

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