James R. Woods

Badge #3824, White Male
Sergeant at Warrant Section since November 2019, active
Service started July 2008, made $175,000 last year, Tax #947618

Lawsuit settlements:
$80,000   Kirlew, Merle vs Dectective Woods, James, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 18CV00455
$8,000   Albino, Earl vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV03823
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Complaints

4 Complaints
6 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Complaint Withdrawn
4 Exonerated

Complaint #201802384, January 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201609236, November 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201605555, June 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
Complainant: Black Male, 57
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 57
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201214765, October 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201802384, January 2017
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #201609236, November 2016
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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Complaint #201605555, June 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Black Male, 57 Complaint Withdrawn
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 57 Complaint Withdrawn
additional details
Complaint #201214765, October 2012
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $88,000 total settlements.

Fils-Aime, Michelle Administratrix of The Estate of Fils-Aime, Patrick Paul Andre vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 005447/2018, Supreme Court - Queens, August 8, 2018, ended November 1, 2021
Zero Disposition

Kirlew, Merle vs Dectective Woods, James, et al.
Case # 18CV00455, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 22, 2018, ended October 16, 2019
$80,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers ran to the Plaintiff's porch where she was sitting and immediately put her hands up and Defendant Officers pulled up the Plaintiff from where she was sitting and threw her down the porch steps and handcuffed her. Once released from handcuffs, the Plaintiff had to go to the hospital for treatment of the injuries.

Albino, Earl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03823, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 2, 2015, ended March 8, 2016
$8,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in livery car when, at a traffic light, Defendant Officer Vitale ordered him out of the vehicle. The Defendant Officer searched the Plaintiff and found no contraband. The Plaintiff was tightly handcuffed and arrested. He was sent to the 113th Precinct. His criminal charges were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.