Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
John J. Potkay
Deputy Chief at Patrol Borough Bronx South since May 2026
Also served at
Patrol Borough Bronx,
46th Precinct,
Police Service Area 7,
Transit Bureau District 1,
Police Service Area 4
Service
started August 1998,
made $256,000 last year,
Tax #922987
White Male, 51
Lawsuit Settlements:
$7,500 Johnson, Nayquan vs City of New York, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 17CV01986
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$7,500 Johnson, Nayquan vs City of New York, et al., 2017 EDNY EDNY 17CV01986
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Complaints
2
Complaints
5
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Charges)
2
Exonerated
1
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201800452,
January 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 31 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #200108292,
December 2001
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #201800452, January 2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | Hispanic Female, 31 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Exonerated | |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200108292, December 2001 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 29 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment | Black Male, 29 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 29 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| 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.
'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.
Lawsuits
Johnson, Nayquan vs City of New York, et al.Case # 17CV01986, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 13, 2017, ended May 15, 2019
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was driving with his friend and girlfriend when he was cut off in traffic by an off duty police officer. Plaintiff accelerated and officer began to follow him. Plaintiff ultimately pulled over, and the office pulled over behind him and approached the plaintiff. The officer hit the plaintiff's neck with the side of his hand, and then drew a firearm from his waist holster but did not identify himself as a police officer. The plaintiff's girlfriend dialed 911 and the officer then attempted to leave the vicinity. Police Officers from the 19th Precinct arrived on the scene, and once the officer identified himself, the plaintiff was charged by PO Tau Samuel with felony assault on a police officer.