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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $52,500 total settlements.
Joyner, Steven vs P.O. Cruz, Eric, et al.
Case # 25CV02826,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 12, 2025
Complaint
Simon, Ceon vs Detective Cruz, Erik, et al.
Case # 16CV01017,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 4, 2016
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was targeted as the suspect of a robbery even though there was no evidence linking him to crime. Plaintiff was arrested for the crime, charged with Robbery in the first, second and third degree, in violation of Penal Law 160.15(4), 160.10(2)(B), 160.05, Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree in violation of Penal Law 155.30(5), Menacing in the Second Degree in violation of Penal Law 120.14(1), Petit Larceny in violation of 155.25, and harassment in violation of Penal Law 240.26. All charges were later dismissed. Plaintiff accuses defendant officers of withholding exculpatory evidence and fabricating evidence.
Gonzalez, Deborah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 008937/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 20, 2013, ended May 14, 2015
$30,000 Settlement
Roldan, Jonathan By Grandmother and Legal Guardian Roldan, Elizabeth vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 014016/2012,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 9, 2012, ended February 21, 2013
$22,500 Settlement