Lydia A. Figueroa

Badge #2603, Hispanic Female, 41
Detective Grade 3 at Warrant Section since July 2018, active
Also served at 25th Precinct
Service started January 2008, made $141,000 last year, Tax #945718

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Other

Lawsuit settlements:
$80,000   Santana, Jean vs City of New York, et al., 2023 KCSC KCSC 500825/2023
$17,500   Carrasco, Alba, et al. vs P.O. Rodriguez, Jonathan, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV08556
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Complaints

6 Complaints
12 Allegations
3 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Complaint Withdrawn
3 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
4 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201908624, September 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show arrest warrant
Complainant: Black Female, 69
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201609337, November 2016
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 53
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
Complainant: Black Female, 53
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Black Female, 53
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Female, 53
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201213023, October 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: White Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201212167, September 2012
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Male, 55
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201212044, September 2012
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: White Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: White Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201110297, August 2011
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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Complaint #201908624, September 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show arrest warrant Black Female, 69 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201609337, November 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 53 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording Black Female, 53 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Other Black Female, 53 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Female, 53 Exonerated
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201213023, October 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged White Male, 46 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201212167, September 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Male, 55 Exonerated
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Complaint #201212044, September 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word White Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search White Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop White Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201110297, August 2011
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 56 Substantiated (Charges)
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Male, 56 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
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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.
'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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $97,500 total settlements.

Santana, Jean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 500825/2023, Supreme Court - Kings, January 12, 2023, ended June 15, 2023
$80,000 Settlement

Shaheed, Waheedah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03480, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 22, 2015, ended October 18, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers entered Plaintiff's home without a warrant, searched it, and Officer Kroski assaulted Plaintiff, including pinning her on the ground, punching her in the face, and choking her. Plaintiff, who has cancer and heart conditions, was handcuffed, denied medical attention, and taken to the 25th precinct. Much later Plaintiff was taken to the hospital, shackled to the bed where she spent 10 days, then released with a ticket for 150.20 Assault in the Second Degree, which was later dismissed and sealed. 23 days later, Officer Mcnamara entered Plaintiff's apartment without a warrant, arrested her, again had to take her to the hospital, then charged her with 195.05 Obstructing Governmental Administrati...

Shaheed, Daghrib vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07424, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 14, 2014, ended October 18, 2018
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 6, 2012, defendants began banging on the door of the plaintiff's apartment. Plaintiff's brother opened the door and defendants forced their way into the apartment. Defendants grabbed Plaintiff and dragged plaintiff into the kitchen of her apartment. Plaintiff's bedroom was then searched without permission or authority. Defendant Bliss then demanded to know where Plaintiff's babies were located. Plaintiff stated that she did not have any babies. Plaintiff was then arrested, handcuffed and transported to the 25th precinct. All charges brought against plaintiff were subsequently dismissed.

Carrasco, Alba, et al. vs P.O. Rodriguez, Jonathan, et al.
Case # 13CV08556, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 4, 2013, ended June 16, 2014
$17,500 Settlement
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