Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
Arthur C. Leahy
Badge #1783,
White Male
Service
started January 2006, ended July 2026,
Tax #940367
Complaints
4
Complaints
8
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
2
Complainant Uncooperative
1
Unfounded
2
Unsubstantiated
2
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202309143,
September 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #202106239,
October 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
| Complainant: | Female, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201701245,
February 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show arrest warrant |
| Complainant: | Female, 51 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201310699,
November 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 42 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 42 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Complaint #202309143, September 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202106239, October 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Complainant Uncooperative | |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Female, 21-24 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201701245, February 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) | |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show arrest warrant | Female, 51 | Unsubstantiated |
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201310699, November 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Female, 42 | Unfounded |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Female, 42 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
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.
'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.
Lawsuits
Harper, June vs Detective Leahy, Arthur, et al.Case # 16CV04178, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 8, 2016, ended June 1, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was inside her apartment getting her children ready for school when the defendant officers knocked on her door asking for her son who the officers had an outstanding warrant for. The plaintiff told the officers that her son wasn't home, which he wasn't, and the officers then forced their way into the home, assaulted the plaintiff and arrested her. The plaintiff was brought to the hospital for the injuries she sustained and then was taken to the nearby precinct. Due to the defendant officers' fabricated story she was charged with assault in the second degree, assault in the third degree, obstructing governmental administration in the second degree, and resisting arrest. The charges were later dismi...