Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card (2)
Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card (2)
Tessa M. Piteo
Badge #4939,
White Female
Sergeant at Criminal Intelligence Section since February 2026
Service
started January 2018,
made $140,000 last year,
Tax #965418
Lawsuit Settlements:
$12,500 Pankey, Johnathan vs City of Ny, et al., 2024 QCSC QCSC 714556/2024
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$12,500 Pankey, Johnathan vs City of Ny, et al., 2024 QCSC QCSC 714556/2024
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Complaints
6
Complaints
19
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2
Complainant Unavailable
1
Exonerated
2
Unable to Determine
7
Unfounded
5
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202403653,
January 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race) |
| Complainant: | Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race) |
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #202308618,
September 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race) |
| Complainant: | Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | Black Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202309329,
September 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
| Complainant: | Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #202305402,
June 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
| Complainant: | Female, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | Female, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
Complaint #202102046,
March 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #202001399,
January 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Female, 37 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number |
| Complainant: | Female, 37 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Complaint #202403653, January 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 40-44 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Black Male, 40-44 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race) | Male, 40-44 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race) | Male | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202308618, September 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race) | Male, 25-29 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Black Male, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Black Male | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202309329, September 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) | Hispanic Male, 40-44 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Hispanic Male, 40-44 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Hispanic Male, 40-44 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number | Hispanic Male, 40-44 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera | Male, 40-44 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202305402, June 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Male, 18-20 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Female, 35-39 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Female, 35-39 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202102046, March 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Female, 45-49 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202001399, January 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Female, 37 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number | Female, 37 | Complainant Unavailable |
| 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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $12,500 total settlements.Pankey, Johnathan vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 714556/2024, Supreme Court - Queens, July 22, 2024, ended February 7, 2025
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 24, 2023 at Brewer Blvd and 119 Dr, Queens, NY, Plaintiff was inside of a car that was stopped by defendants. Defendants ordered Plaintiff to exit the car, and he was handcuffed and arrested. Plaintiff was transported to the 113th precinct and strip-searched. After several hours, Plaintiff was removed to Queens Central Booking and held in a cell with other males for several hours. On September 25, 2023 Plaintiff was arraigned and charged. Plaintiff was released on his own recognizance. Between September 25, 2023 and November 27, 2023, Plaintiff made numerous court appearances. On May 26, 2024, the case was dismissed.
Moreno, Valentin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 703023/2024, Supreme Court - Queens, February 15, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about September 03, 2023, plaintiff Valentin Moreno was in the vicinity of 109-38 164 Street, Queens, when he was arrested and struck in the knee and ankle. Plaintiff was caused to suffer physical injury preventing him from his usual duties and psychological harm. At no time did Plaintiff engage in illegal activity.