Matthew A. Cahill

Former Lieutenant at 123rd Precinct
Also served at 71st Precinct, Patrol Borough Brooklyn North, 73rd Precinct, 81st Precinct
Service started July 2003, ended August 2024, Tax #932397
White Male

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Abuse of Authority: Other
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property


Discipline Cases:

Case: 2021-23862
Closed: 3/21/2023

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$250,000   White, David vs City of New York, et al., 2018 KCSC KCSC 516799/2018
$20,000   Nelson, Cuame vs P.O. Wahab, Andre, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV03013
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Complaints

9 Complaints
26 Allegations
3 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
9 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Complaint Withdrawn
3 Exonerated
9 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201907149, August 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201807486, September 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show search warrant
Complainant: Female, 50
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201607710, September 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201603737, April 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201507838, August 2015
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201308023, August 2013
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201306187, July 2013
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #200507025, June 2005
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #200406806, July 2004
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201907149, August 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 40-44 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201807486, September 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show search warrant Female, 50 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201607710, September 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 29 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 29 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 29 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 29 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201603737, April 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Female, 21 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Hispanic Female, 21 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 31 Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 31 Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201507838, August 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 35 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 35 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Other Black Male, 35 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Black Male, 35 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201308023, August 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 21 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Black Male, 21 Complainant Uncooperative
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201306187, July 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 23 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Male, 23 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #200507025, June 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Male, 35 Substantiated (Charges)
Force: Physical force Black Male, 35 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #200406806, July 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest Male Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest Male Complaint Withdrawn
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.


Discipline

Case: 2021-23862
Closed: 3/21/2023
Case Details:
  1. Failed to activate body-worn camera.
Penalty: Training
Recommendation: Training


Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $270,000 total settlements.

White, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 516799/2018, Supreme Court - Kings, August 20, 2018, ended June 2, 2022
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 31, 2017, Plaintiff was falsely arrested by Defendant officers Tantillo and Cahill for allegedly possessing a loaded firearm. The Plaintiff did not possess a firearm at either the time or location of the false arrest. Plaintiff was then taken to the precinct, then Riker's Island, then by the Metropolitan Correctional Center. All of the firearm charges were dropped.

Lamothe, Brenden vs Police Department, Nyc, et al.
Case # 17CV05992, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 11, 2018, ended May 10, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On May 8, 2016, plaintiff was forced out of a taxi by NYPD officers and subjected to an illegal search. The officers' decision to stop plaintiff was racially motivated. At a hearing, the officers testified falsely about the details of plaintiff's arrest.

Nelson, Cuame vs P.O. Wahab, Andre, et al.
Case # 14CV03013, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 13, 2014, ended November 24, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint

Green et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 14CV06048, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Second Amended Complaint

Other Documents

NYPD Trial Decision 8/5/2008
DA Disclosure Letter