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.
'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.
Marte, Kardec vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154425/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, June 1, 2016
Complaint
Description: On July 2, 2015 Plaintiff was lawfully present near an intersection when POs Resterepo Santiago, Johnny Mitchel, and John Does assaulted and battered Plaintiff without legal justification. Plaintiff was falsely arrested and maliciously prosecuted. Plaintiff suffered severe and serious injuries, great pain, distress, mental shock, mental anguish, and psychological trauma as a result of this incident.
Diango, Keita vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03106,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 16, 2015, ended May 15, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On July 4, 2012, Plaintiff was seated in a car with their girl friend when they were approached by POs Anderson and Restrepo and arrested. Plaintiff was falsely arrested for possessing a forged instrument (temporary license plate). POs Anderson and Restrepo filed a false complaint for possession of a fake temporary NJ license plate. The POs never produced evidence to support the complaint. Plaintiff was incarcerated for 13 months with the case dismissed on November 13, 2013.