Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Jones, Chiquita as Mng of Banks, Kevin, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152784/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, March 31, 2017, ended October 21, 2019
$80,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about March 26, 2016, at approximately 4:00 PM, Plaintiff's three minor children were at home when Officer Joseph Cappuccio and other unknown officers entered Plaintiff's apartment by force, without a warrant or probable cause. One of Plaintiff's children phoned Plaintiff who was at work and Plaintiff returned home. Officer Cappuccio seized the child's cell phone forcibly and without justification, causing injury to that child necessitating medical care at an emergency room. Upon Plaintiff's arrival home, Officer Cappuccio arrested Plaintiff, transported her to a police station and booked her on several charges. That same day, Child Services arrived at Plaintiff's home and removed the three children, deta...
