Joseph J. Guarrera

Badge #19904, White Male
Police Officer at Highway Unit 02 since June 2026
Also served at Highway STS, 73rd Precinct
Service started April 2021, made $82,700 last year, Tax #971457

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Discourtesy: Action
Discourtesy: Word

Lawsuit Settlements:
$54,000   Benjamin, Brandon vs The City of Ny, et al., 2024 EDNY EDNY 24CV01983
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Complaints

5 Complaints
9 Allegations
3 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
2 Complainant Unavailable
3 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Unfounded

Complaint #202402505, March 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
Complainant: Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #202311672, November 2023
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Discourtesy: Gesture
Complainant: Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202310526, September 2023
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - A
Penalty: Command Discipline - A (Vacation: 0.50 days)
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Complaint #202303998, April 2023
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Age 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #202207670, November 2022
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #202402505, March 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Male, 30-34 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Action Black Male, 30-34 Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Penalty: Formalized Training
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Complaint #202311672, November 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 40-44 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Male, 40-44 Complainant Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Gesture Male, 40-44 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202310526, September 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - A
Penalty: Command Discipline - A (Vacation: 0.50 days)
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Complaint #202303998, April 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Age 21-24 Substantiated (Charges)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #202207670, November 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25-29 Complainant Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Black Male, 25-29 Complainant Unavailable
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Conclusion Meanings:

'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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 5 known lawsuits, $54,000 total settlements.

Mitchell, Micah vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 26CV00056, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 3, 2026, ended May 8, 2026
Zero Disposition

Scarboro, Elijah, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 523918/2025, Supreme Court - Kings, August 14, 2025

Lewis, Akeem vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 515846/2025, Supreme Court - Kings, June 16, 2025

Benjamin, Brandon vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV01983, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 17, 2024, ended December 8, 2025
$54,000 Settlement

Morales, Manuel J. vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV01866, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 19, 2024
Complaint
Description: On April 22, 2023, the Plaintiff was assaulted, falsely arrested, and detained for eight hours. After three court appearances later, all charges were dismissed. on January 30, 2024, Plaintiff was unlawfully stopped and searched for complaints against the defendants for the previous false arrest.