Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Fitzroy Vigilance
Badge #4583,
Black Male
Service
started April 1997, ended February 2021,
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Lawsuit settlements:
$15,000 Anderson, Andrea vs City of New York, et al., 2021 KCSC KCSC 524267/2020
$12,501 Vincent v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 12CV05390
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$15,000 Anderson, Andrea vs City of New York, et al., 2021 KCSC KCSC 524267/2020
$12,501 Vincent v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 12CV05390
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NYPD sergeant fired for putting cuffed, shackled prisoner in chokehold, slamming him to cell floor: documents, New York Daily News, 3/8/2021Complaints
27
Complaints
56
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2
Alleged Victim Unavailable
1
Complainant Unavailable
9
Complainant Uncooperative
3
Complaint Withdrawn
15
Exonerated
5
Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated
2
Unfounded
18
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202100224,
January 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated |
| Allegation: | Force: Chokehold |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated |
Complaint #202005916,
May 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #202000990,
January 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 50-54 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201808957,
October 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 33 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201807094,
August 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 37 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201900273,
June 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 50 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 50 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 50 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 50 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201808642,
July 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 42 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | White Male, 42 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Handcuffs too tight |
| Complainant: | White Male, 42 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | White Male, 42 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | White Male, 42 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201608464,
September 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Action |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 37 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 37 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 37 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 37 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201607831,
September 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201605988,
July 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 33 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 33 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #201602514,
March 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
Complaint #201506081,
June 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Hit against inanimate object |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 77 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201408519,
August 2014
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Action |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 50 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 50 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201302176,
December 2012
additional details
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Gender |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 17 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
Complaint #201213082,
October 2012
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201204042,
March 2012
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Female |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
| Complainant: | Female |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201202468,
February 2012
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 13 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Gender |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 13 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201109695,
June 2011
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Chokehold |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Handcuffs too tight |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201012873,
September 2010
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Chokehold |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #200903724,
February 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #200901425,
January 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Nonlethal restraining device |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 16 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
Complaint #200815038,
October 2008
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
| Complainant: | Male, 20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #200813965,
September 2008
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 56 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 56 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 56 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #200900307,
January 2008
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
Complaint #200002710,
April 2000
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #9903396,
July 1999
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 37 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #9900203,
January 1999
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Other |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Pepper spray |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202100224, January 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 35-39 | Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated |
| Force: Chokehold | Hispanic Male, 35-39 | Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 35-39 | Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202005916, May 2020 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Force: Physical force | Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated | |
| Discourtesy: Word | Miscellaneous - Subject Terminated | |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202000990, January 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 50-54 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201808957, October 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint | Male, 33 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201807094, August 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 37 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201900273, June 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 50 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 50 | Exonerated |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 50 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 50 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201808642, July 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | White Male, 42 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Physical force | White Male, 42 | Exonerated |
| Force: Handcuffs too tight | White Male, 42 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | White Male, 42 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | White Male, 42 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201608464, September 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Action | Black Male, 37 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 37 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 37 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Male, 37 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201607831, September 2016 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Complainant Uncooperative | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201605988, July 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 33 | Unfounded |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 33 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201602514, March 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 18 | Complaint Withdrawn |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201506081, June 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Hit against inanimate object | White Male, 77 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201408519, August 2014 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Action | Black Male, 50 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Male, 50 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201302176, December 2012 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Offensive Language: Gender | Black Female, 17 | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201213082, October 2012 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Complainant Uncooperative | |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property | Black Male, 21 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201204042, March 2012 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Female | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Female | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201202468, February 2012 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Female, 13 | Unsubstantiated |
| Offensive Language: Gender | Black Female, 13 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201109695, June 2011 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 27 | Exonerated |
| Force: Chokehold | Black Male, 27 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Handcuffs too tight | Black Male, 27 | Unsubstantiated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 27 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201012873, September 2010 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Exonerated | |
| Force: Chokehold | Black Male, 39 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 39 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200903724, February 2009 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Exonerated | |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Exonerated | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200901425, January 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Nonlethal restraining device | Black Male, 16 | Complaint Withdrawn |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200815038, October 2008 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Alleged Victim Unavailable | |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Male, 20 | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200813965, September 2008 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Male, 56 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint | Black Male, 56 | Exonerated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 56 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200900307, January 2008 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Complaint Withdrawn | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200002710, April 2000 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 30 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #9903396, July 1999 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 37 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #9900203, January 1999 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Force: Other | Exonerated | |
| Force: Physical force | Exonerated | |
| Force: Pepper spray | Exonerated | |
| additional details | ||
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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Lawsuits
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $27,501 total settlements.Anderson, Andrea vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 524267/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, January 14, 2021, ended September 19, 2022
$15,000 Settlement
Friedman, Nathan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 519154/2018, Supreme Court - Kings, October 3, 2018, ended January 31, 2022
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On July 4, 2017, Plaintiff was lawfully operating his vehicle at an intersection in Brooklyn, with his wife and children in the vehicle. When Plaintiff reached the intersection, he observed police officers at the intersection blocking and redirecting traffic. When Plaintiff approached the intersection, he called for Defendant Sergeant Viligance and requested he help direct him in the direction of his home, due to the traffic redirection. Defendant Sergeant Viligance replied “I am going to arrest you” and then forcefully opened Plaintiff’s driver’s side door and violently and forcefully proceeded to pull the Plaintiff by his arm out of his vehicle, while Plaintiff’s vehicle’s gear was still in the “Drive” shift ...
Sage-El vs Police Officer Fino, et al.
Case # 15CV04895, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 17, 2015, ended April 18, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Police Officers in an unmarked car falsely arrested Plaintiff.
Bennett v. City of New York et al
Case # 16CV06653, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: On February 27, 2015 The plaintiff was leaving his apartment when defendant Elroy Clarke attacked him and pulled out a knife threatening the plaintiff to open his apartment door. The plaintiff refused and Clarke stabbed him in the hand, robbed him of $167 and left. The plaintiff called the police, but the officer refused to write a report and instead stated racial remarks against the plaintiff. The plaintiff went to the hospital. On March 1, 2015, the plaintiff was walking home from the hospital when defendant officers approached with guns drawn and assaulted the plaintiff. He was arrested based on a complaint by Elroy Clarke. The plaintiff was not given a grand jury testimony. The plaintiff was charged with 5 ...
Vincent v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV05390, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$12,501 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Stipulation