Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $95,000 total settlements.
Perez Morales, Lismarie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026944/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 19, 2018
Complaint
Description: On September 9, 2016, Police Officers Douglas Lee, Jeffrey Staggers, John Istorico, Jessica Rodriguez, and other officers grabbed, handcuffed, and seized Plaintiff Perez Morales without reasonable suspicion or probable cause. The officers claimed they had seen Plaintiff in possession of a burglar’s tool and engage in criminal tampering when Pltf was pltf She was taken into custody at the precinct and was held for twenty-two hours.
Hernandez, Wilfredo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05286,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 16, 2015, ended December 23, 2016
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officer asked plaintiff if she could rent DJ equipment. Plaintiff purchased equipment from a friend and provided the officer with the requested equipment. Defendant officers arrested plaintiff, transported plaintiff to the 46th precinct and accused plaintiff of criminal possession of stolen property in the third degree and criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree. Plaintiff was released from Bronx central booking without being charged of any crime.
Tippins, Tyleel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022800/2015E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 21, 2015, ended October 1, 2018
$75,000 Settlement