Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'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.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $66,500 total settlements.
Ruhi, Jalal vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 710709/2022,
Supreme Court - Queens, May 19, 2022, ended April 24, 2024
$16,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 4, 2019, P.O. MOSES, NORWOOD, GOMEZ, and JOHN or JANE illegally searched Plaintiff, who was lawfully present and not engaged in any criminal activity. P.O. arrested Plaintiff for assault that occurred on May 31, 2019, near the section of 84th Avenue and 164th Street, Queens. Plaintiff advised that he is an Uber and Lyft driver and was in Manhattan and Brooklyn to pick up and drop off passengers. P.O. MOSES, NORWOOD, GOMEZ, and JOHN or JANE refused to look at Plaintiff’s cell phone application and instead unlawfully arrested Plaintiff. The plaintiff was removed to the 107th Precinct and transported to Central Booking. At no point did P.O. NORWOOD find any such weapon in Plaintiff’s vehicle and Plaintiff....
Sipic, Steven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV07163,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 17, 2017, ended August 14, 2017
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On Feb. 19, 2016, plaintiff was handcuffed inside a holding cell when Emergency Service Officers Cella and Salazar informed the plaintiff he was going to the hospital, despite plaintiff not being injured. The officers placed a restraint bag on the floor and told plaintiff to get in. When plaintiff protested, Officer Salazar withdrew his taser and punched the plaintiff twice in the eye. Officer Cella and Salazar then threw the plaintiff onto the restraint bag.
Plaintiff suffered a left periorbital contusion, bruising and swelling of his eye socket. Plaintiff was treated at the hospital for his injuries. His injuries did not heal for 2-3 months, for which he had blurry vision and headaches.
