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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $65,000 total settlements.
Allah, Master Baye Balan vs Pacheco, John Doe, et al.
Case # 24CV01533,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 29, 2024
Johnson, Kareem C. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV06245,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 22, 2023, ended June 17, 2024
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 13, 2023, Sgt. BURGHER, PO PAICHECO, JOHNSON, and RODRIGUEZ approached and told the Plaintiff that he had to leave while waiting for the train home with a friend at 12:30 a.m. inside the train station, Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The Plaintiff was forcefully handcuffed even though Plaintiff did not consume an alcoholic beverage. When Plaintiff attempted to record what was happening with his phone, Sgt. BURGHER, PO PAICHECO, JOHNSON, and RODRIGUEZ knocked the phone out of Plaintiff’s hand and pushed up to the stairs, falling forward and breaking Plaintiff’s fall with his left arm extended. Sgt. BURGHER, PO PAICHECO, JOHNSON, and RODRIGUEZ pushed numerous times. Sgt. Burgher then grabbed Plaintiff by the...