Jacob Merino

Badge #4949, Hispanic Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at Gang Squad Bronx
Also served at 28th Precinct
Service started July 2001, ended June 2020, Tax #928777

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons

Lawsuit Settlements:
$12,500   Aguilar, George Jr. vs Merino, Jacob, et al., 2009 NYCSC NYCSC 114352/2009
$25,001   Trotman v. Zaneri et al, SDNY SDNY 08CV08066
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Complaints

3 Complaints
3 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Exonerated

Complaint #201002519, February 2010
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 58
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200709640, July 2007
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200506912, June 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #201002519, February 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 58 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200709640, July 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 30 Exonerated
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Complaint #200506912, June 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons Black Male, 29 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Instructions
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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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $37,501 total settlements.

Aguilar, George Jr. vs Merino, Jacob, et al.
Case # 114352/2009, Supreme Court - New York, October 16, 2009, ended June 9, 2014
$12,500 Settlement

Manigault v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV04307, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Judgment, Third Amended Complaint

Trotman v. Zaneri et al
Case # 08CV08066, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$25,001 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation, Stipulation
Description: Lt. Zaneri struck Plaintiff in head twice with his service weapon. Other officers failed to intervene

Other Documents

Bronx DA Notified Officer List