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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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 5 known lawsuits, $121,000 total settlements.
Norales, James vs Detective Acevedo, Wilfredo, et al.
Case # 20CV02044,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 28, 2020, ended February 24, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On August 6, 2016 an unknown assailant shot an individual M.G.. Two witnesses called about the shooting, only one of whom is relevant here, D.T.. D.T. was under the influence of heroin, cocaine, and alcohol at the time of the shooting, and suffers from auditory and visual hallucinations. D.T. initially stated she saw nothing that would help identify the assailant, and security camera footage was only sufficient to prove the assailant was a 6'2" black man. Despite this, defendant officers Wilfredo Acevedo and Kenneth Faulkner, and defendant ADA Rebecca Dunnan used the insufficient security footage and faulty testimony of D.T. to charge the 5'4" plaintiff for attempted murder.
On August 11, 2016 Acevedo off...
Roseborough, Darius vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153252/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, April 13, 2018
Complaint
Description: On September 4, 2015, Detective Wilfredo Acevedo, Jorge Morban and other police officers forcibly entered plaintiff's residence without a warrant, justification, consent, or probable cause. Defendants use force against the plaintiff including pointing firearms at him and tightly handcuffing. After entering his residence, the defendants detained, imprisoned, and arrested the plaintiff. On or about September 5, 2015, the defendants initiated a criminal prosecution of plaintiff. On or about September 22, 2016, all criminal charges against the plaintiff were dismissed.
Taveras, Juana, Adm (kenneth Taveras Estate) vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153179/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, April 10, 2018, ended February 11, 2025
$75,000 Settlement
Horace v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV02914,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$6,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers pulled up in an unmarked car and arrested Plaintiff on the street for no apparent reason. He was taken to a precinct on E 199th St where he was put in a holding cell then later released with a summons for disorderly conduct.
Taylor v. City of New York et al
Case # 07CV04129,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$40,000 Settlement
Complaints and Stipulation