Yeuris R. Mejia

Badge #3936, Hispanic Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at Criminal Intelligence Section
Also served at Transit Bureau District 2
Service started January 2005, ended April 2025, Tax #937087

Lawsuit Settlements:
$750   Desinor, Vendrix vs City of New York, et al., 2015 SDNY SDNY 14CV10042
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Complaints

3 Complaints
7 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Complainant Unavailable
1 Complaint Withdrawn
1 Exonerated
3 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201306868, July 2013
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Black Male, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201302696, March 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Male, 41
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201112492, July 2011
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Male, 54
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Male, 54
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201306868, July 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Chokehold Black Male, 47 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 47 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 47 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 47 Exonerated
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Complaint #201302696, March 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Male, 41 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201112492, July 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Male, 54 Complainant Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Male, 54 Complainant Unavailable
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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.
'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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $750 total settlements.

Livingston, Clarence Eugene vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV02009, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 14, 2020, ended May 19, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On May 28, 2016, plaintiff was approached and arrested by a detective without a warrant while traveling by train. Plaintiff was taken to a precinct and charged with criminal possession of stolen property. The DA's office put the matter before the Grand Jury which issued an indictment. Eventually, the matter was dismissed for lack of evidence and the records were sealed. Plaintiff was incarcerated for 23 months.

Desinor, Vendrix vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV10042, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 17, 2015, ended April 4, 2018
$750 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 17, 2014, at the Canal Street Subway Station, Defendant P.O. Meja accused plaintiff of tampering with MTA property. Plaintiff was transported to the precinct, where P.O. Meja did a warrant check. Despite not finding any warrants for plaintiff, P.O. Meja took plaintiff to the bathroom and asked to fingerprint him. Plaintiff asked to speak with a sergeant. P.O. Meja proceeded to push, wrestle, and kick plaintiff. Plaintiff’s requests for medical treatment were denied. Defendant P.O.s John/Jane Does #1-5 witnessed and failed to intervene in this misconduct.

Other Documents

Bronx DA Notified Officer List