Conclusion Meanings:
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $55,000 total settlements.
Evans, Oraya vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 150129/2022,
Supreme Court - New York, January 31, 2022, ended December 12, 2025
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 13, 2021, at approximately 6:00 AM, inside Apartment 2C, 71 West 112th Street, New York County, New York, the defendants, NYPD Police Officers Fortune Douglas (shield #15959) and other officers designated John or Jane Doe #s 1-12 (identities unknown), illegally detained and falsely arrested the plaintiff, Oraya Evans. Ms. Evans was awakened by the sound of her bedroom door being violently broken and the defendants entering her home, two wearing white NYPD uniform shirts and the others dressed in SWAT tactical gear. They pointed their firearms at Ms. Evans and told her to remain still, even though she was undressed. The defendants then handcuffed Ms. Edwards and others in the apartment, including her ...
Alston, Clayton vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 150342/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, April 5, 2021, ended March 10, 2022
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 5, 2019, defendant POs approached the plaintiff when he was standing in a group with several other individuals. Defendants purported that plaintiff was engaging in gambling and based on defendants' false statements, the NY County District Attorney's office chose to prosecute plaintiff. Plaintiff was released on his own recognizance at arraignment. Plaintiff was incarcerated for around 28 hours, and he attended multiple court appearances before all charged were sealed and dismissed on August 13, 2019.
Watkins, Shawn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158123/2020,
Supreme Court - New York, November 3, 2020, ended August 16, 2022
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 4, 2019, at approximately 7:17 PM, Plaintiff was at or near 7th Avenue and West 120 Street, New York, lawfully present in the area and otherwise not committing any offense or violation of the law. Defendant unnamed NYPD officers approached the plaintiff and ordered him to get against the wall without any explanation. The officers frisked and searched Plaintiff without probable cause before handcuffing him in an excessively tight manner. Plaintiff was falsely charged with numerous violations of the law including Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree. Plaintiff was transported to the 28th Precinct, and requested on numerous occasions medical attention for his high blood pressure. ...