Michael R. Witte

Badge #485, White Male
Former Detective Grade 3 at Intelligence Public Security Section
Service started January 2005, ended June 2024, Tax #937748

Lawsuit Settlements:
$250,000   Rodriguez, Gabriel vs City of New York, 2016 BCSC BCSC 028446/2016E
$60,000   Rodriguez, Manuel, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2015 BCSC BCSC 023835/2015E
$3,000   Bakman, Leo vs City of New York, et al., 2012 SDNY SDNY 12CV04876
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Complaints

4 Complaints
8 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Exonerated
4 Unsubstantiated
2 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202304123, April 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: Female, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Female, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #200916213, October 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200803973, March 2008
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200711052, June 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202304123, April 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Female, 55-59 Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Female, 55-59 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #200916213, October 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Hispanic Male, 49 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200803973, March 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 39 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 39 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment Hispanic Male, 39 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200711052, June 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Black Male, 38 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 38 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.
'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, $313,000 total settlements.

Rodriguez, Gabriel vs City of New York
Case # 028446/2016E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 30, 2016, ended July 8, 2024
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 27, 2015, Plaintiff was severely beaten and injured by members of the NYPD while sleeping on a sofa in his living room. Plaintiff was hit with guns and closed fists on his face and torso while there was no need or justification to use any force. Plaintiff was thrown to the floor as they continued beating him. Plaintiff suffered injuries to his ribs, lower back, right wrist, neck, face, lips, and back of his head.

Rodriguez, Manuel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023835/2015E, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 15, 2015, ended May 10, 2016
$60,000 Settlement

Bakman, Leo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV04876, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 2, 2012, ended August 14, 2013
$3,000 Settlement

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