Lawsuit Settlements:
$10,000 Ortiz, Edward vs City of Ny, et al., 2023 BCSC BCSC 812245/2023E
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$10,000 Ortiz, Edward vs City of Ny, et al., 2023 BCSC BCSC 812245/2023E
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Ryesham R. Paulino
Badge #3544,
Hispanic Male
Sergeant at Police Service Area 7 since March 2025
Also served at
41st Precinct
Service
started October 2016,
made $176,000 last year,
Tax #962667
Complaints
4
Complaints
12
Allegations
0
Substantiated
3
Complainant Unavailable
3
Unable to Determine
3
Unfounded
3
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202604936,
April 2026
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Force: Other |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Force: Hit against inanimate object |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #202500335,
January 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Other |
| Complainant: | Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Other |
| Complainant: | Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #202409493,
September 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Gesture |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Dominican Male, 10-14 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Gesture |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Gesture |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
Complaint #202408673,
August 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Racial Profiling (Intersectional) |
| Complainant: | Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Complaint #202604936, April 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 30-34 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Force: Other | Black Male, 30-34 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Force: Hit against inanimate object | Black Male, 30-34 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202500335, January 2025 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Other | Male, 25-29 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Other | Male, 25-29 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202409493, September 2024 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Gesture | Dominican Male, 10-14 | Unable to Determine |
| Discourtesy: Gesture | Hispanic Male, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
| Discourtesy: Gesture | Hispanic Male, 18-20 | Unable to Determine |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202408673, August 2024 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Hispanic Male, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Racial Profiling (Intersectional) | Male, 25-29 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Hispanic Male, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $10,000 total settlements.Paulino, Raphael vs The City of New York, et al.
Case # 826380/2025E, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 16, 2026
Santana-Feliz, Esmeralda vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 807144/2024E, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 30, 2024
Complaint
Description: On March 14, 2024, Plaintiff ESMERALDA SANTANA-FELIZ was illegally stopped, searched and detained by defendants Police Officer Ryesham Paulino, Police Officer Brandon Roman, Police Officer John Doe, and Police Officer John Roe. Plaintiff was arrested by defendants without cause or justification. Plaintiff ESMERALDA SANTANA-FELIZ remained incarcerated for over 24 hours and was required to make numerous court appearances over an extended period of time until all charges were dropped in Plaintiff's favor. Plaintiff ESMERALDA SANTANA-FELIZ sustained physical and emotional pain and injuries as a result of this incident.
Ortiz, Edward vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 812245/2023E, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 10, 2023, ended October 21, 2025
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 01, 2023, Edward Ortiz was lawfully in the area of 920 Avenue St. John in the Bronx. Around 11:00 p.m., Defendant Officers Roman, Zafar, Paulino, Doe and Roe, approached Mr. Ortiz without an arrest warrant, probable cause, or any legal justification, and stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained him in an excessive manner. Mr. Ortiz was arraigned after his arrest and maliciously prosecuted with committing a crime. Ultimately, Mr. Ortiz remained incarcerated for over twenty-four hours and was required to make numerous court appearances before all charges against him were terminated favorably.
Ortiz, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 4, 2020
Ortiz, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023036/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 4, 2020
Complaint
Description: On August 11, 2019, plaintiff Michael Ortiz was lawfully in the vicinity of Virginia Ave and Ellis Ave when Plaintiff was verbally and physically assaulted by an unknown person in a convenience store. Plaintiff was then physically assaulted by Police Officers upon their arrival. Plaintiff was taken to a precinct and then Jacobi Hospital to be treated for injuries to his shoulders, head, and lower back. Plaintiff was then taken to central booking and was incarcerated for about 24 hours. Plaintiff was released upon accepting an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal. All charged against Plaintiff were dismissed on February 10, 2020.