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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $25,000 total settlements.
Spann, Tyquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 520199/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 19, 2017, ended June 25, 2019
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 19, 2016, plaintiff was walking home when defendant police officer Austrie pointed a gun at plaintiff's head, grabbed him, placed excessively tight handcuffs on plaintiff and threw him on the ground. Plaintiff was held on the ground for approximately 30 minutes. Defendant police officer Ladson then arrived and falsely arrested plaintiff. Defendant police officers then made false allegations but the DA declined to prosecute.
Crosby, James, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05003,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 24, 2017, ended May 2, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers entered and searched Plaintiffs' home and vehicle and arrested them for assault. Plaintiff Watkins was struck in the back and dragged to a police car. Plaintiffs were taken to the 75th Precinct where they were additionally charged with weapons possession. The weapons charges were dismissed when a judge found that officers did not have probable cause to search the home.