Brian M. Holshek

Lieutenant at Intelligence Operations and Analysis Section since August 2021, active
Service started July 2007, made $172,000 last year, Tax #944657
White Male, 41

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk (2)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop

Lawsuit settlements:
$30,700   Mora, Arturo vs City of New York, et al., 2014 SDNY SDNY 14CV06235
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Complaints

14 Complaints
38 Allegations
4 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
1 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
2 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
4 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Complaint Withdrawn
8 Exonerated
2 Unfounded
16 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201708974, October 2017
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201707177, August 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201702828, April 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Asian Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201601011, January 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #201307512, August 2013
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201114875, November 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201110386, August 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201110762, July 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #201008337, June 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201013046, June 2010
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200914689, September 2009
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200905351, April 2009
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200818653, December 2008
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 16
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200816420, November 2008
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Radio as club
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 19
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #201708974, October 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Hispanic Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201707177, August 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 38 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 38 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 38 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201702828, April 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Asian Male, 26 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201601011, January 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 29 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 29 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 29 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 29 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 29 Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #201307512, August 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 22 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Hispanic Male, 22 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201114875, November 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
Force: Gun Pointed Hispanic Male, 21 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 21 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 21 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 21 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #201110386, August 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 36 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 36 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 36 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201110762, July 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 30 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 30 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #201008337, June 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Female, 22 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201013046, June 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 46 Exonerated
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Complaint #200914689, September 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 23 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 23 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200905351, April 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Male Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Male Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Question Male Exonerated
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Complaint #200818653, December 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 16 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200816420, November 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 19 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 19 Exonerated
Force: Radio as club Hispanic Male, 19 Unfounded
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 19 Unfounded
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $30,700 total settlements.

Bey, Eljiah Imb vs Police Officer Nugent, John, et al.
Case # 18CV07878, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 12, 2018, ended September 2, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On July 22, 2017, Plaintiff was unlawfully stopped and had his vehicle searched by Defendants Officer John Nugent (No. 16211), Lt. Brian Holshek, Detective James Sepulveda (No. 3405), and Officer Elisa Benjamin. Upon finding a firearm in the unlawful search, the officers celebrated, shouted "lunch!" and "you picked a good one!" Plaintiff was placed in tight handcuffs which left welts and imprints and driven to the police station. He did not receive medical attention for the injuries. He was held at an excessive bond amount. He also had his property stolen.

Mora, Arturo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06235, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 20, 2014, ended May 20, 2015
$30,700 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff falsely charged with felony robbery

Roman v. Mayor Bloomberg for the City of New York et al
Case # 10CV09297, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was severely beaten during while being arrested for robbery. Take note of the CCRB and IAB documents listed within.