Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Other blunt instrument as a club
Force: Physical force
Force: Other blunt instrument as a club
Force: Physical force
Ali H. Cheikhali
Deputy Inspector at Emergency Services Unit since January 2026
Also served at
Detective Borough Brooklyn Zone 32,
Detective Borough Brooklyn South,
73rd Precinct,
67th Precinct,
83rd Precinct
Service
started July 2008,
made $206,000 last year,
Tax #946677
Asian Male, 39
Lawsuit Settlements:
$5,000 Lazare, Travis vs City of New York, et al., 2019 EDNY EDNY 19CV02274
$20,000 Lazarini, Richard, Jr. vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV06348
$279,000 Andrews, Alex vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV00021
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$5,000 Lazare, Travis vs City of New York, et al., 2019 EDNY EDNY 19CV02274
$20,000 Lazarini, Richard, Jr. vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV06348
$279,000 Andrews, Alex vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV00021
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Articles
Shielded From Accountability: How NYPD Officers Get Away with Lying to the CCRB, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, 4/11/2022Complaints
3
Complaints
9
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Charges)
4
Exonerated
2
Unfounded
1
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201607441,
August 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #201304678,
May 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Ethnicity |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #201212317,
September 2012
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Force: Other blunt instrument as a club |
| Complainant: | Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Guilty |
| APU Plea Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 10 days |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Resolved by plea, December 22, 2016 |
| Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 10 days |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint Interview Details |
| Complaint #201607441, August 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Black Male, 34 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Male, 34 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Black Male, 34 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201304678, May 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Hispanic Male, 27 | Unsubstantiated |
| Offensive Language: Ethnicity | Hispanic Male, 27 | Unfounded |
| Force: Gun Pointed | Hispanic Male, 27 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Hispanic Male, 27 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201212317, September 2012 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 19 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Force: Other blunt instrument as a club | Male, 19 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty | ||
| APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, December 22, 2016 | ||
| Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| Complaint Interview Details | ||
| additional details | ||
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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2014-11455
Closed: 2/6/2015
Case Details:
- Guilty: While on-duty, used excessive force against a person known to the Department.
Penalty: Vacation days (10 days)
Lawsuits
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $304,000 total settlements.Lazare, Travis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV02274, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 13, 2019, ended December 4, 2019
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about March 14, 2018, Plaintiff Travis Lazare was driving on the Belt Parkway and was pulled over by state troopers, including Trooper Estrada. Trooper Estrada called for backup from the NYPD, and several P.O.s appeared at scene and searched Mr. Lazare and his vehicle. They found nothing illegal, and Mr. Lazare was arrested with unreasonable force and without probable cause. Lt. Cheikhali oversaw the arrest at the precinct. Mr. Lazare was held for over 24 hours without being arraigned or officially charged with a crime. No charges were pursued against Mr. Lazare.
Lazarini, Richard, Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06348, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 7, 2014, ended July 16, 2015
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 20, 2013, plaintiff Richard Lazarini Jr. was lawfully at a friend's residence when her brother, Defendant Police Officer Ali Cheikhali, arrived. Plaintiff has a known history of being disliked by Officer Cheikhali. As plaintiff attempted to leave the residence, Officer Cheikhali became verbally aggressive and gave an unlawful police order that plaintiff was not allowed to leave the premises. Officer Cheikhali made false accusations against plaintiff, accusing him of trespassing and fabricating outstanding warrants. Officer Cheikhali became physically aggressive and threatening towards plaintiff's attempt to leave the premises, while requesting additional police officers to the scene. Officer Cheikhali in...
Andrews, Alex vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00021, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 16, 2014, ended March 13, 2015
$279,000 Settlement
Andrews v. City of New York
Case # 13CV07432, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Amended Complaint, Stipulation