Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Other
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Other
Daniel E. Herzog
Badge #1423,
White Male
Service
started July 2002, ended January 2024,
Tax #931728
Lawsuit Settlements:
$1,710,000 Karnes, Samuel, et Al vs City of Ny, et al., 2021 EDNY EDNY 21CV04903
$5,000 Gomez, Christian vs City of New York, et al., 2015 NYCSC NYCSC 153311/2015
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$1,710,000 Karnes, Samuel, et Al vs City of Ny, et al., 2021 EDNY EDNY 21CV04903
$5,000 Gomez, Christian vs City of New York, et al., 2015 NYCSC NYCSC 153311/2015
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Articles
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Complaints
2
Complaints
6
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Unable to Determine
1
Unsubstantiated
2
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202103750,
June 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 50-54 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
Complaint #201507651,
September 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Other |
| Complainant: | Male, 35 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Force: Chokehold |
| Complainant: | White Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202103750, June 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| Abuse of Authority: Failure to provide RTKA card | Black Female, 50-54 | Unable to Determine |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201507651, September 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 35 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Other | Male, 35 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Force: Chokehold | White Male, 27 | Unsubstantiated |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $1,715,000 total settlements.Karnes, Samuel, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV04903, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 21, 2021, ended November 5, 2025
$1,710,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 3, 2020, Plaintiffs Molly Washam, Adam Bettencourt, Samuel Karnes, and Laura Petree were attending a Black Lives Matter protest at Cadman Plaza when at 9pm, the NYPD kettled them in along with several other protestors and began attacking. They had not issued an order to disperse or providing such opportunity to disperse. Plaintiffs Washam and Bettencourt were beaten with batons. Plaintiff Washam's phone was taken from her by Detective Michael McCaffrey. Detective Daniel Herzog issued a DAT for Bettencourt. Plaintiff Karns was attempting to leave the Plaza when he was struck from behind with an asp, but not arrested. He was able to leave to seek medical care. Plaintiff Petree was chased down the street a...
Gaye, Sire vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154243/2020, Supreme Court - New York, October 20, 2020
Complaint
Description: On February 11, 2018, Sire Gaye was unlawfully stopped and searched by at least one NYPD officers while driving at the corner of Bowery and Canal Street in Manhattan, New York. The police searched and arrested Mr. Gaye believing that he possessed invalid license plates, fake credit cards, and marijuana. However, the officers found valid license plates and no evidence of fake credit cards or evidence of marijuana upon their search. The officers arrested Mr. Gaye without probable cause and commenced a criminal proceeding that violated his constitutional and tort rights.
Gomez, Christian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153311/2015, Supreme Court - New York, April 9, 2015, ended May 23, 2017
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 8, 2014, on Central Park South near 5th Ave, NY, NY, Gomez was a passenger in a parked car with two friends. They were waiting for his friend who left to use the restroom. Police officers pulled up behind them and approached their car. Officers told Gomez and his friends to get out of the car. Gomez and his friends were arrested. Officers claimed Gomez and his friends stole iPhones. When Gomez was searched, there were no cell phones found on his person. Gomez was charged with grand larceny. Gomez was incarcerated for three and a half days. Gomez attended four court appearances. On October 20, 2014, his case was dismissed on motion of the prosecutor.