Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera (2)
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera (2)
Roger Sorto
Badge #5187,
Hispanic Male
Police Officer at Critical Response Command since November 2020
Service
started July 2008,
made $200,000 last year,
Tax #947658
Lawsuit Settlements:
$17,500 Rivera, Christina vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV04506
$10,000 Trappier, Jahon By Mng Gamble, Cathy vs City of New York, et al., 2012 NYCSC NYCSC 158940/2012
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$17,500 Rivera, Christina vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV04506
$10,000 Trappier, Jahon By Mng Gamble, Cathy vs City of New York, et al., 2012 NYCSC NYCSC 158940/2012
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Complaints
2
Complaints
5
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1
Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1
Complainant Uncooperative
1
Unable to Determine
Complaint #202410325,
October 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
| Complainant: | Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
| Complainant: | Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
Complaint #201901297,
February 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Complaint #202410325, October 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 21-24 | Unable to Determine |
| Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera | Male, 21-24 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera | Male, 21-24 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201901297, February 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 24 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 24 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $27,500 total settlements.Rivera, Christina vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04506, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 13, 2013, ended March 14, 2014
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint, First Amended Complaint, Stipulation
Description: On November 26, 2012, Plaintiff was approached by several NYPD Officers including Officers Roger Sorto and Juan Inoa. The officers grabbed her phone, placed her in handcuffs, and unlawfully searched and groped her. Plaintiff asked the officers to stop groping her but they refused. The Officers accused Plaintiff of smoking marijuana and unlawfully arrested her. At the precinct Officer Sorto and other Officers falsely informed employees of the DA's office that they observed plaintiff tamper with physical evidence. A female NYPD Officer strip-searched Plaintiff and recovered no contraband. After 24 hours in custody, Plaintiff was released.
Trappier, Jahon By Mng Gamble, Cathy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158940/2012, Supreme Court - New York, December 18, 2012, ended December 5, 2014
$10,000 Settlement