William B. Rentas

Former Lieutenant at 71st Precinct
Service started January 2005, ended May 2025, Tax #937358
Hispanic Male

Lawsuit Settlements:
$70,000   Toliaferro, John vs City of New York, et al., 2015 NYCSC NYCSC 160167/2014
$50,000   Obi, Dexter vs City of New York, et al., 2012 KCSC KCSC 014025/2012
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Complaints

2 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
3 Complaint Withdrawn
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202406326, June 2024
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #200511777, September 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 51
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 51
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 51
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #202406326, June 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Male, 21-24 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #200511777, September 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 51 Complaint Withdrawn
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 51 Complaint Withdrawn
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 51 Complaint Withdrawn
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $120,000 total settlements.

Hector, Lennox vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV06942, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 22, 2025

Toliaferro, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 160167/2014, Supreme Court - New York, February 12, 2015, ended November 14, 2019
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 7, 2013 Plaintiff lawfully entered his apartment building and attempted to enter his apartment. Known prostitute and drug user Asia Booker was blocking his door and actively smocking crack cocaine and marijuana in front of it. Plaintiff attempted to enter his apartment and asked Ms. Booker to not use drugs in front of his apartment. As Plaintiff was opening his door Ms. Booker punched and kicked Plaintiff, and struck him with her crack pipe which caused a significant and bleeding laceration to Plaintiff's eye. Plaintiff managed to access his apartment, closed the door to end the assault, and called 911 to inform them of the assault. Ms. Booker, hearing the call, fled the building. PO Franklin Cerda, ...

Obi, Dexter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 014025/2012, Supreme Court - Kings, July 12, 2012, ended July 11, 2014
$50,000 Settlement