Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'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.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $20,928 total settlements.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Aso Leongomez, Waldo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 002324/2020,
Civil Court - Queens, February 4, 2020, ended July 2, 2020
$2,928 Settlement
Reel, Alexandria vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV07248,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 22, 2016, ended July 12, 2017
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was pulled over at an intersection by the defendant officers even though they had not don't anything illegal. The plaintiff was the passenger in the car and when the officers began talking with the driver, the plaintiff recorded the encounter. One of the defendants smacked the phone out of the plaintiff's hand and told her she was not allowed to record them. The defendants then arrested both the driver and the plaintiff and brought them to a local precinct followed by Bronx County Central Booking. The plaintiff was charged with Resisting Arrest, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, and Harassment. The charges were later dismissed.