Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $10,001 total settlements.
Lynch, Kenneth vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 717638/2020,
Supreme Court - Queens, October 5, 2020
Complaint
Description: On or about June 8, 2019, in Queens, New York, Plaintiff was unlawfully stopped, searched, assaulted, and arrested by NYPD Detective Ricardo Moreno and unidentified NYPD officers. Plaintiff was participating in a street art event when Plaintiff was accused of selling and possessing marijuana, and controlled substances, including Suboxone, for which Plaintiff had a valid prescription. During the arrest, the officers used excessive force, slamming Plaintiff into a fence, throwing Plaintiff to the ground, and applying excessively tight handcuffs. Plaintiff was detained for 40 hours before being wrongfully incarcerated at a rehabilitation center for 14 days. The criminal charges against Plaintiff were ultimately di...
Windley, Antar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV04529,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 15, 2016, ended May 31, 2017
$10,001 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff was walking when an unmarked van approached him. The defendant, Police Officer Ricardo Moreno, exited in plain clothes and approached the plaintiff without identifying as a police officer. Instead, he said, "Hey, you, come here." The plaintiff ran away from the defendant and the defendant and unmarked van chased the plaintiff as a result. The van was driven by the other defendant, Police Officer Jhonnatan Sanchez-Pena. The van caught up with the plaintiff and defendant Sanchez-Pena displayed his shield and gun to the plaintiff before demanding him to get down on the ground. P.O. Moreno then kicked the plaintiff in the face (mouth and under his right eye) after saying in sum and substance, ìOh you want...