Named in 2 known lawsuits, $85,000 total settlements.
Blake, Charles vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV00188,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 21, 2021, ended December 12, 2024
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about June 5, 2020, plaintiff Charles Blake was standing in front of his home in the Bronx, New York, some time after 8:00 P.M. Because of a Curfew Order implemented in the wake of the death of George Floyd in late May 2020, Mr. Blake was approached by a number of police officers, including defendants Alifonzo, Vareika, Indiviglia, and three other John Doe officers. When they approached, they immediately ordered plaintiff to put his hands behind his back. They then forced him to the ground, injuring his eye, handcuffed him, and took him into custody. He was held in custody for several hours before being released and issued a desk appearance ticket, which was dismissed on June 9, 2020.
Kranenburg, Ashley vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026321/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 6, 2018, ended May 1, 2020
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 26, 2017, in the vicinity of 420 E 169th St, Bronx, NY, Defendants approached Plaintiff with their loaded firearms, outstretched limbs and other objects which they used to physically seize, strike and restrain Plaintiff. Defendants arrested Plaintiff and took her to a Bronx police station and charged her with being in possession of a controlled substance and a knife. Plaintiff was held in custody over the course of two days until she was released. False statements by defendants led to Plaintiff being maliciously prosecuted.
