Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Case Details:
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Wrongful detainment.
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Wrongfully stopped an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: A - Command Discipline, vacation days (3 days)
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications
Named in 3 known lawsuits.
Ortiz, Victor vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 806374/2026E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 3, 2026
Guzman, Winston vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV08908,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 28, 2025
Fernandez, Jornalist Pena vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 812130/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 21, 2021
Complaint
Description: On October 4, 2020, Plaintiff Journalist Pena Fernandez was lawfully present at or about the premises of 1530 White Plains Road in Bronx County when Plaintiff was approached, assaulted and battered by Defendant NYPD Police Officers, including Randy Dominguez, Dino Vucetovic, and Javiel Flores. Plaintiff was transported to Jacobi Hospital for treatment of his injuries while under police custody, then was transported to the 43rd Precinct.
Plaintiff brings claims of: assault and battery, negligent hiring and retention, false arrest, false imprisonment, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, malicious prosecution, and civil rights violation.