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.
'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.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $205,000 total settlements.
Decastro, Miguel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV06193,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 23, 2018, ended May 22, 2019
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The Plaintiff Miguel De Castro was driving his vehicle, when a NYPD patrol car operating at excessive speed by P.O. Carmelo Flores passed a red light and collided with the Plaintiff's vehicle causing plaintiff injuries and damage to his vehicle. Defendant Officers Larry Jimenez and Joel Martinez charged the Plaintiff for driving while intoxicated. The criminal charges were then dismissed.
Sierra, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025240/2014E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 7, 2014, ended February 3, 2017
$175,000 Settlement