Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $175,000 total settlements.
Grenade, Dwayne vs P.O. Demeo, Nicholas, et al.
Case # 14CV03558,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 11, 2014, ended April 6, 2015
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 14, 2013, Plaintiff was in the vicinity of 220th Street, Queens, NY, when he was attacked without provocation by defendant officers Demeo, Delgado, Hoffman, and Lubrano, who repeatedly punched, slammed to the ground and kicked Plaintiff in the face and body, before arresting him. Plaintiff was transported to Queens Hospital Center for treatment of his injuries. Plaintiff was admitted and received treatment for three days for various injuries including cerebral hemorrhage. Plaintiff was charged with two Class "A" misdemeanors. On July 18, 2013, Plaintiff was arraigned and released. After numerous court appearances, the District Attorney moved the case be Adjourned in Contemplation of Dismissal, and the c...
Parker, Drew vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 015148/2014,
Supreme Court - Queens, October 28, 2014, ended November 27, 2017
$90,000 Settlement
Acevedo v. The City of New York
Case # 10CV03170,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$40,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plainclothes officers assaulted and arrested plaintiff in front of his home while he was standing smoking a cigarette. He was thrown over a railing and struck in the mouth, head, and ears. Falsely charged with 120.20 Reckless Endangerment in the 2nd degree and 205.30 Resisting Arrest, which were later dismissed and sealed.