Wilbert Morales

Former Lieutenant at Gang Squad Manhattan
Also served at Criminal Intelligence Section, 44th Precinct
Service started July 1989, ended August 2015, Tax #895757
Hispanic Male

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Force: Punch/Kick

Articles

Lieutenant did other cops' taxes on taxpayer dime, New York Post, 1/15/2018

Complaints

12 Complaints
23 Allegations
2 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (No Recommendations)
1 Substantiated (Charges)
7 Complainant Uncooperative
4 Exonerated
3 Unfounded
7 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201402011, February 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Male, 37
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201400644, January 2014
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201308642, September 2013
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 13
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 13
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Other
Complainant: Black Female, 13
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201210275, August 2012
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Previously adjudicated, with discipline
APU Case Status: Closed: Previously adjudicated, with discipline, October 2015
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201205154, April 2012
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201116581, December 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Female, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201202855, November 2011
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200503983, April 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200408655, August 2004
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #9902251, May 1999
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #9602687, June 1996
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Curse
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #9403275, September 1994
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (No Recommendations)
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Complaint #201402011, February 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Male, 37 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201400644, January 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 36 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201308642, September 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 13 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Female, 13 Unfounded
Force: Other Black Female, 13 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201210275, August 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Male, 43 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: Previously adjudicated, with discipline
APU Case Status: Closed: Previously adjudicated, with discipline, October 2015
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201205154, April 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 28 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 28 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 28 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201116581, December 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Female, 28 Complainant Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Word Female, 28 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201202855, November 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 44 Unfounded
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Complaint #200503983, April 2005
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200408655, August 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 20 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 20 Exonerated
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Complaint #9902251, May 1999
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Black Male, 24 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Male, 17 Unfounded
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Complaint #9602687, June 1996
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Punch/Kick Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Curse Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #9403275, September 1994
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Punch/Kick Substantiated (No Recommendations)
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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 2 known lawsuits.

Farrell, Derek vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV08401, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 2, 2015, ended May 10, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff, a security officer at a hospital, told the defendant lieutenants that they had to move away from a patient (a police officer) in the hospital so he could receive medical treatment. The lieutenants then forced Plaintiff into an x-ray room and locked him in there. Plaintiff filed a CCRB complaint and charges against the officers were substantiated.

Stolarik, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05858, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 7, 2015, ended December 17, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint, First Amended Complaint
Description: Unidentified officer requested that plaintiff stop taking photos of a fight. Defendant officer approached plaintiff and physically assaulted him. Defendant officer arrested plaintiff and transported him to the 44th precinct. Plaintiff was charged with resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration in the second degree, disorderly conduct, and harassment. All charges were dismissed.