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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $188,000 total settlements.
Douglas, Rema, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020114/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 7, 2020, ended September 17, 2020
$55,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 04, 2018, around 11:00 P.M., Plaintiff, a minor, and their family was lawfully inside their home at 757 East 221st Street Bronx, when they became aware of police activity nearby. Plaintiff's relative opened the apartment door and was confronted by police officers. One officer pointed a rifle at Plaintiff. The family was ordered to go outside and they complied. The family was released from police custody the following morning and were not allowed to leave the premises and not allowed to go inside during that time.
M., L. an Infant By Mng Bucknor, Shamarr, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025385/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 15, 2019, ended July 14, 2020
$102,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about October 4, 2018, at approximately 11:30 P.M., Plaintiffs were unlawfully detained and confined without a warrant or legal justification at 757 East 221st Street, Bronx, New York, by NYPD Officer Alejandra Perez and unknown officers. The officers forcibly removed Plaintiffs from their home and physically restrained them, causing emotional distress and trauma. These actions were discriminatory and lacked any reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.
Lynch, Akeem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023501/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 27, 2019, ended February 10, 2020
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 5, 2018, the Plaintiff was at home spending time with his girlfriend when Defendant Officer Alejandra Perez and other Defendant Officers unlawfully and illegally searched Plaintiff’s home. After searching Plaintiff’s home, they claimed found a loaded gun in a room. Plaintiff contends they were never possessed a loaded gun nor was there a loaded gun at any time in Plaintiff’s room. Plaintiff spent several hours in the 47th precinct before being removed to Bronx County Central Booking. They declined to prosecute the arrest of Plaintiff and Plaintiff was released from custody on October 6, 2018. Plaintiff has been unable to sleep, is filled with fear when he encounters New York City Police, and had to ...