Skye J. Morales

Badge #18434, Hispanic Male
Police Officer at Transit Bureau since October 2024
Also served at Patrol Borough Staten Island, 122nd Precinct, Property Clerk Division, Transportation Bureau Highway District, Highway Unit 05, Patrol Borough Staten Island Impact Response Team, Patrol Borough Staten Island Task Force
Service started July 2007, made $184,000 last year, Tax #944828

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-27046
Closed: 10/19/2022

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$6,147   Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company A/s/o Ganim, Michael, et Al vs Morales, Skye, et al., 2019  007680/2018
$30,000   Alpha, Issac vs City of New York, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV05466
$686   Struthers, Eon vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV00242
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Complaints

3 Complaints
5 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Exonerated
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201301402, March 2013
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Female, 54
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201014026, October 2010
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Black Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200917138, September 2009
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201301402, March 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force White Female, 54 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201014026, October 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 30 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Black Male, 30 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200917138, September 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 22 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 22 Exonerated
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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.

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Discipline

Case: 2022-27046
Closed: 10/19/2022
Case Details:
  1. Pleaded Guilty: Operated a motor vehicle while their ability was impaired.
  2. Pleaded Guilty: Refused to submit to a breathalyzer/coordination test.
  3. Pleaded Guilty: Unfit for duty while armed.
Penalty: Counseling, dismissal probation (12 months), ordered breath testing, pre-trial suspension days w/ pay (30 days), vacation days (30 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $36,833 total settlements.

Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company A/s/o Ganim, Michael, et Al vs Morales, Skye, et al.
Case # 007680/2018, Civil Court - Richmond, January 8, 2019, ended May 10, 2019
$6,147 Settlement

Alpha, Issac vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05466, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 15, 2013, ended September 10, 2014
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint, Order, Second Amended Complaint
Description: On August 18, 2009, plaintiff Isaac Alpha was lawfully present in Staten Island. He was approached by defendant NYPD Detective John Brooks and several other identified NYPD officers, who accosted and assaulted him before arresting him and detaining him. While he was detained, an unknown officer submitted false charges to the DA intended to cover up the wrongful arrest and gain unauthorized overtime pay. Plaintiff had to make several court appearances to respond to these charges before they were dismissed in May 2013. Also, on February 7, April 20, and August 24, 2010, plaintiff was lawfully present in Staten Island when he was approached by defendant NYPD Officers Leon Lewis, Andrew Fago, and Skye Morales, res...

Struthers, Eon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV00242, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 20, 2012, ended July 26, 2013
$686 Settlement

Apostol, Melanie et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV03851, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 11, 2011, ended March 26, 2014
Zero Disposition

Other Documents

Staten Island DA Disclosure Letter 1/12/2020 references 'Fail to Invoice Property'