Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Randy R. Romero
Badge #28290,
Hispanic Male
Police Officer at 45th Precinct since March 2021
Service
started January 2020,
made $108,000 last year,
Tax #969337
Lawsuit Settlements:
$50,000 Phillips, Wendell vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 BCSC BCSC 809445/2022E
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$50,000 Phillips, Wendell vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 BCSC BCSC 809445/2022E
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Complaints
2
Complaints
5
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2
Complainant Unavailable
2
Unable to Determine
Complaint #202310114,
September 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Sexual Miscon (Inappropriate Touching) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #202302007,
March 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
| Complaint #202310114, September 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 18-20 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Abuse of Authority: Sexual Miscon (Inappropriate Touching) | Black Male, 18-20 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202302007, March 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Hispanic Male, 18-20 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property | Hispanic Male, 18-20 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Unable to Determine | |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Closed: 6/14/2024
Case Details:
- Off-duty employment without permission.
- Off-duty employment without permission.
Penalty: C - Command Discipline, vacation days (5 days), c - Command Discipline, vacation days (5 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B
Lawsuits
Phillips, Wendell vs City of Ny, et al.Case # 809445/2022E, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 30, 2022, ended December 26, 2024
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 26, 2021, Wendell Phillips (Plaintiff) had brought a motorcycle, via pick-up truck, to the motorcycle mechanic shop. Upong arriving, defendant Officers got out of an unmarked police vehicle and approached the shop and demanded paperwork on Plaintiff’s motorcycle. Plaintiff informed defendants that their documentation was at home and that they only brought the bike to the motorcycle mechanic shop for repairs. Additional officers arrived in unmarked vehicles and, acting in concert, grabbed plaintiff by his arms and told Plaintiff to remove his hand(s) from his motorcycle. Plaintiff obeyed Defendant Officer’s orders; however, defendants grabbed Plaintiff from behind, grabbed Plaintiff by the arm, and push...