Andrew N. Aiello

Andrew N. Aiello

Andrew N. Aiello
Badge #101, White Male
Detective Grade 3 at Vice Enforcement Squad Zone 1 since December 2024
Also served at Quartermaster Section, 23rd Precinct, 34th Precinct
Service started October 2015, made $171,000 last year, Tax #959447

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force (3)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to Explain
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Abuse of Authority: Frisk (2)
Abuse of Authority: Stop (3)
Untruthful Statement: False official statement

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-25921
Closed: 9/1/2023
Case: 2021-23835
Closed: 9/7/2022
Case: 2022-26827
Closed: 8/29/2022
Case: 2022-25922
Closed: 8/9/2022
Case: 2021-24400
Closed: 1/13/2022

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$87,501   Toure, Abass vs City of New York, et al., 2020 SDNY SDNY 20CV04310
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Complaints

14 Complaints
37 Allegations
11 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
9 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
5 Closed - Pending Litigation
5 Complainant Unavailable
7 Exonerated
3 Unfounded
3 Unsubstantiated
3 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202410172, October 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Female, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - A
Penalty: Command Discipline - A (Warned and Admonished)
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Complaint #202408268, August 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202405995, June 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Failure to Explain
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 3 days)
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Complaint #202404793, May 2024
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202404844, April 2024
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #202404075, April 2024
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant: Female, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Complainant: Female, 18-20
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #202105981, August 2021
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202101372, February 2021
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202101408, February 2021
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202101099, February 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 15-17
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Untruthful Statement: False official statement
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Charges not served
APU Case Status: Closed: Charges not served, May 22, 2023
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202101069, February 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, April 8, 2026
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days / Command Discipline B
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202002096, March 2020
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202001715, February 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202000899, January 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #202410172, October 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Female, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Female, 21-24 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Female, 21-24 Unfounded
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - A
Penalty: Command Discipline - A (Warned and Admonished)
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Complaint #202408268, August 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Male, 35-39 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Male, 35-39 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Male, 35-39 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202405995, June 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card Black Male, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to Explain Black Male, 21-24 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Male, 21-24 Unfounded
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 3 days)
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Complaint #202404793, May 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 25-29 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202404844, April 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 21-24 Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #202404075, April 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Hit against inanimate object Female, 18-20 Complainant Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Female, 18-20 Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #202105981, August 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 30-34 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Male, 30-34 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Male, 30-34 Exonerated
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Complaint #202101372, February 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25-29 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202101408, February 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 30-34 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202101099, February 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 15-17 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Force: Physical force Black Male, 15-17 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 15-17 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Untruthful Statement: False official statement Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Charges not served
APU Case Status: Closed: Charges not served, May 22, 2023
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202101069, February 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 21-24 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Force: Physical force Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B
APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, April 8, 2026
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days / Command Discipline B
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202002096, March 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 19 Closed - Pending Litigation
Force: Gun Pointed Male, 19 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #202001715, February 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 50-54 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 50-54 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 50-54 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 50-54 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Male, 50-54 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Hispanic Male, 50-54 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #202000899, January 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Hispanic Female, 32 Complainant Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Hispanic Female, 32 Complainant Unavailable
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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.
'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.


Discipline

Case: 2022-25921
Closed: 9/1/2023
Case Details:
  1. Wrongfully frisked an individual.
  2. Wrongfully used physical force.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (10 days)
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications

Case: 2021-23835
Closed: 9/7/2022
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Failed to activate body-worn camera while on duty.
  2. Pleaded Guilty: Failed to maintain activity log while on duty.
Penalty: Vacation days (5 days)

Case: 2022-26827
Closed: 8/29/2022
Case Details:
  1. Made false statements during a civilian complaint review board interview.
  2. Wrongfully frisked an individual known to the Department.
  3. Wrongfully stopped an individual known to the Department.
  4. Wrongfully used physical force.
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications

Case: 2022-25922
Closed: 8/9/2022
Case Details:
  1. Failed to activate their body worn camera.
Recommendation: Other

Case: 2021-24400
Closed: 1/13/2022
Case Details:
  1. Failed to maintain activity log while on duty.
  2. Failed to notify the radio dispatcher about a vehicle pursuit.
  3. Improper vehicle pursuit while on duty.
Penalty: C - Command Discipline, vacation days (18 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B


Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $87,501 total settlements.

Tomoney, Jamair, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 825384/2025E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 9, 2025

Bracy, Malik vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 801369/2022E, Supreme Court - Bronx, February 17, 2022
Complaint
Description: On August 13 2021, the Plaintiff was lawfully inside the grocery store when NYPD Officer Vincent Bracco and Andrew Aiello suddenly entered and grabbed the Plaintiff and threw him to the ground. They proceeded to violently strike the Plaintiff as he was lying down. They proceeded to punch him in his face and over his body despite his screams for help. While the Officers struck the Plaintiff his hands were behind his back in handcuffs rendering him helpless. The Plaintiff was taken to Central Booking and treated at the infirmary for his severe injuries.

Bracy, Malik vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 451990/2024, Supreme Court - New York, February 17, 2022
Complaint
Description: On August 13, 2021, two police officers entered a store and, without any warning, grabbed the plaintiff from behind and threw him to the ground. Officers Vincent Bracco and Andrew Aiello, as documented on police body cam video, began to violently attack the plaintiff. The officers seized the plaintiff, grabbed him by the neck, and threw him to the ground. They proceeded to repeatedly punch the plaintiff's face and body as he screamed for help while they held him down.

Toure, Abass vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV04310, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 10, 2020, ended October 21, 2021
$87,501 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 4, 2019, plaintiff's brother, who is paralyzed from the waist down and wheelchair-bound, was being roughly and physically searched by defendant P.O. Zalewski and other P.O.s. Upon arriving at the scene of his handcuffed brother, plaintiff asked the P.O.s why they were arresting him. Despite complying with the P.O.s' orders, plaintiff was pushed by defendant P.O. Aiello. Plaintiff attempted to walk away but defendant P.O.s Elliott and Aiello continued to follow and push plaintiff. Defendant P.O. Wang ordered his officers to handcuff plaintiff. Several P.O.s surrounded, physically restrained, and repeatedly punched plaintiff. While plaintiff was on the ground, P.O. Zalewski forcefully stomped on the ba...

Other Documents

NYPD Trial Decision 1/20/2023
Employment History Summary