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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
'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.
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $340,000 total settlements.
Bailey, Coardaro vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 820222/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 11, 2024
Complaint
Description: On July 24, 2022 Plaintiff was lawfully in the vicinity of an intersection when he was approached by PO Angel Lopez, PO John Doe, and PO John Roe who summarily stopped, grabbed, assaulted, battered, searched, and falsely arrested Plaintiff in an aggressive manner without legal justification. Plaintiff was taken into custody and remained there for over 24 hours. Plaintiff was also subjected to a malicious prosecution, requiring Plaintiff to return to court numerous times over an extended period until all charges against him were terminated on December 3, 2024. Plaintiff sustained physical and emotional pain and injuries as a result of this incident.
Purcell-Holmes, Tishan vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 809490/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 17, 2024
Complaint
Description: On March 29, 2022, Tishan Purcell-Holmes was driving with his friend Noel Budran in the Bronx when he was approached by Officer Pierre Senat. After providing his license and registration, Purcell-Holmes was instructed to exit the vehicle and was frisked by officers without being given a reason or explanation. Despite no evidence of weapons or contraband, Officer Senat claimed that Purcell-Holmes had swerved and obstructed his view. His vehicle was then searched by several officers. Purcell-Holmes was subsequently handcuffed and taken to the 47th Precinct, where he was charged with possession of a loaded firearm. He was held at Rikers Island until his bail was posted, and his case remained open for 14 months. Du...
Bishop, Harold vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 804748/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 24, 2023, ended February 4, 2026
$240,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about September 1, 2022, a police car enter into contact with the plaintiff causing plaintiff injury. Police officers Jonathan J. LLuberes, Scott Fiske, and other police officers are operating that police car. After the incidents, the officers issued a summons to procetute the victim of police car accident
Wilcox, Keith, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 804896/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 30, 2022, ended November 10, 2022
$100,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 17, 2021, Officers Lopez, Santomero, and unknown officers Doe and Roe approached, stopped, searched, assaulted, and detained Plaintiff Keith Wilcox with no legal justification. They subjected Mr. Wilcox to a strip search, arraigned him, and falsely and malicious subjected him to prosecution despite that he had committed no crime. He was incarcerated for over 24 hours and was required to make numerous court appearances over an extended period of time until all charges against him were terminated favorably.
Hazel, Darren vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033242/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 18, 2019
Complaint
Description: On each of August 9, 2018, August 17, 2018, October 29, 2018 and December 31, 2018 Plaintiff Darren Hazel was driving late at night, when Defendant officers Angel Lopez, Ariana Esteban and Andrew Distelhurst illegally stopped him, without cause. On each instance, the Defendants searched the Plaintiff and his car and recovered no illegal drugs or contraband, proceeded to handcuff Plaintiff and falsely charged him with driving in an unlawful manner and possession of a controlled substance. On each instance, the Defendants provided false statements and information to the District Attorney's office in furtherance of the aforementioned fabricated allegations, and Plaintiff was detained for several hours and strip ...
