Joel R. Medina

Badge #4334, Hispanic Male
Former Sergeant at Manhattan Court Section
Also served at 52nd Precinct
Service started July 2004, ended June 2022, Tax #935297

Lawsuit Settlements:
$186,500   Monterey, Keith vs City of New York, et al., 2017 SDNY SDNY 17CV04477
$15,000   Thorpe, Sheldan vs City of New York, et al., 2015 BCSC BCSC 022709/2015E
$20,000   Hardin, Dorothy vs City of New York, et al., 2012 BCSC BCSC 310745/2011
$50,000   Albertorio, Hazel vs City of New York, et al., 2011 BCSC BCSC 301490/2011
$40,000   Ortiz, Irma vs City of New York, et al., 2009 BCSC BCSC 308485/2009
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Complaints

7 Complaints
10 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Complaint Withdrawn
2 Exonerated
4 Unfounded
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201114160, November 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201011313, August 2010
Allegation: Offensive Language: Gender
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
additional details

Complaint #200810117, July 2008
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
Complaint Report
additional details

Complaint #200802351, February 2008
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
additional details

Complaint #200703739, March 2007
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
Complaint Report
additional details

Complaint #200617164, December 2006
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Female
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
Complaint Report
additional details

Complaint #200614654, October 2006
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
Complaint Report
additional details

Complaint #201114160, November 2010
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201011313, August 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Gender Hispanic Female, 35 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #200810117, July 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Male, 46 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
Complaint Report
additional details
Complaint #200802351, February 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Female Complaint Withdrawn
additional details
Complaint #200703739, March 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 32 Unfounded
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 32 Unfounded
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Hispanic Male, 32 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 32 Unfounded
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
Complaint Report
additional details
Complaint #200617164, December 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Female Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
Complaint Report
additional details
Complaint #200614654, October 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
Complaint 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.
'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.

Further details on conclusions.


Lawsuits

Named in 6 known lawsuits, $311,500 total settlements.

Monterey, Keith vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04477, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 15, 2017, ended February 20, 2020
$186,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was attending to a friend during a medical emergency and approached a police officer, asking whether or not he could retrieve his friend's belongings before his friend was taken to the hospital. Plaintiff was then allegedly thrown to the ground, kicked, and punched by several police officers. Plaintiff was handcuffed, arrested, and charged with obstructing government administration, dis con, resisting arrest, and harassment. During his arraignment, police officers stated that plaintiff had pushed Defendant Sergeant Hart. Charges were then adjourned in contemplation of dismissal after five court appearances.

Thorpe, Sheldan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022709/2015E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 15, 2015, ended October 5, 2016
$15,000 Settlement

Hardin, Dorothy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 310745/2011, Supreme Court - Bronx, February 21, 2012, ended March 10, 2016
$20,000 Settlement

Lazarre, Marc H. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307468/2011, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 29, 2011, ended May 25, 2017
Order/Judgment (Verdict)

Albertorio, Hazel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301490/2011, Supreme Court - Bronx, February 23, 2011, ended March 19, 2013
$50,000 Settlement

Ortiz, Irma vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 308485/2009, Supreme Court - Bronx, November 25, 2009, ended March 5, 2013
$40,000 Settlement