Joseph G. Astarita

Badge #6949, White Male
Former Police Officer at License Division
Also served at 104th Precinct
Service started July 2004, ended July 2024, Tax #934428

Lawsuit Settlements:
$4,744   Zeus Transport, Inc. vs City of New York, et al., 2013 CCNY CCNY 033324-2012
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Complaints

1 Complaint
1 Allegation
0 Substantiated
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200918947, December 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200918947, December 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Hispanic Male, 26 Unsubstantiated
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Conclusion Meanings:

'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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $4,744 total settlements.

Khan, Raffique N. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 516713/2024, Supreme Court - Kings, June 21, 2024
Complaint
Description: On November 26, 2023, plaintiff was attending a small private function commemorating the passing of his mother. The plaintiff was in his car with three other friends eating some food when an unmarked police car drove past, slowed down, then drove on. After sitting in his car awhile longer, plaintiff drove off with his cousin and friend toward his home in Queens. The same unmarked police car followed the plaintiff and stopped him. The defendant NYPD officers never identified themselves. The plaintiff admitted that there was a weapon in the glovebox and that he had permits and licenses for it. They were forced out of the vehicle and searched illegally.

Khan, Raffique N. vs Nyc, et al.
Case # 24CV02168, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 27, 2024, ended May 7, 2026
Zero Disposition

Zeus Transport, Inc. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033324-2012, Civil Court - New York, January 10, 2013, ended March 12, 2013
$4,744 Settlement