Michael V. Pellegrino

Badge #4760, White Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at 108th Precinct Detective Squad
Also served at Transit Bureau, 111th Precinct Detective Squad
Service started July 2008, ended March 2025, Tax #947877

Lawsuit Settlements:
$60,000   Silvestri, Stephen vs City of Ny, et al., 2024 EDNY EDNY 24CV05676
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Complaints

2 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
4 Complainant Uncooperative

Complaint #201809283, October 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201014363, October 2010
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201809283, October 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Male, 34 Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Male, 34 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201014363, October 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Black Female Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Further details on conclusions.


Lawsuits

Silvestri, Stephen vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV05676, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 7, 2024, ended July 16, 2025
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 14, 2022, plaintiff, seventeen years old, was arrested in his home, at 42-07 217th St, Bayside, Queens, NY. During the arrest, plaintiff’s family provided exculpatory evidence which cast doubt on defendant’s investigation. Pellegrino continued plaintiff’s arrest. Plaintiff was searched and subject to physical abuse. Plaintiff was handcuffed, put in a police vehicle and transported to the 111th Precinct. Defendants imprisoned plaintiff until his arraignment in Queens Criminal Court. Defendants initiated prosecution against plaintiff. Plaintiff was released on probation and returned to court on numerous occasions. On May 16, 2023, the Queens DA moved to dismiss all charges against plaintiff.