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.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $155,001 total settlements.
Romero, Jennifer vs P.O. Courten, Ryan, et al.
Case # 21CV00671,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 23, 2021, ended March 25, 2025
$115,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 25, 2018, while plaintiff Jennifer Romero was a guest at a home in Queens County, she was awakened, handcuffed, and searched by P.O. Ryan Courten. She was removed from the home and taken to a precinct for numerous, then transported to Queens Central Booking where she was detained for several more hours prior to being released. Plaintiff was charged with numerous crimes including possession of marijuana, possession of a weapon, possession of a firearm, possession of stolen property, and use of drug paraphernalia. Romero alleges that the NYPD officers that arrested her lacked probable cause and knew of her innocence. Further, plaintiff alleges the officers were aware of the identity of the person who actua...
Ballard, Richard, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 515944/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 22, 2019, ended December 19, 2019
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 19, 2017, plaintiffs were staying over at a friend's house when defendant police officers entered the residence in riot gear in the early morning. They falsely arrested plaintiffs and transported them to the precinct where they were subjected to an invasive search. Plaintiffs were falsely charged with various offenses based on false allegations made by defendant police officers. Plaintiffs were detained on Rikers Island for an extended period of time before all charges were dismissed on August 24, 2017.