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.
'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.
Case: 2019-20291
Closed: 6/24/2019
Case Details:
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Guilty:
Open container of alcohol in vehicle.
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Guilty:
Operated a motor vehicle recklessly.
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Guilty:
Operated a motor vehicle while his ability was impaired.
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Guilty:
Operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.
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Guilty:
Refused to submit to a breathalyzer.
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Guilty:
Unfit for duty.
Penalty: Counseling, dismissal probation (12 months), ordered breath testing, pre-trial suspension days (30 days), suspended w/o pay (15 days), vacation days (25 days)
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $37,500 total settlements.
Forde, Peter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511168/2026,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 23, 2026
Roberts, Jamal vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 518187/2025,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 17, 2025
Daise, Kareem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 712302/2019,
Supreme Court - Queens, July 26, 2019, ended January 18, 2023
$37,500 Settlement
Woods, Lawrence, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV05067,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 23, 2018
Complaint
Description: An unmarked police car pulled over a car in which was a passenger. Defendant Officers searched the occupants and found a gun on a separate passenger in the car. All the occupants of the car, including Plaintiff, were arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second and Third Degrees, which were later dismissed.