Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Yodarlyn Moronta
Badge #2704,
Hispanic Male
Sergeant at Internal Affairs Bureau since August 2024
Service
started July 2010,
made $148,000 last year,
Tax #949368
Lawsuit Settlements:
$70,000 Philip, Julian, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV04729
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$70,000 Philip, Julian, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV04729
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Complaints
5
Complaints
7
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1
Closed - Pending Litigation
1
Complainant Uncooperative
1
Exonerated
1
Unsubstantiated
2
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202305149,
May 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
Complaint #202300428,
January 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
Complaint #202206736,
October 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Asian, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
| Complainant: | Asian, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #201508759,
October 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 25 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201114131,
October 2011
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Race |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Complaint #202305149, May 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 25-29 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202300428, January 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera | Male, 35-39 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202206736, October 2022 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | Asian, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Asian, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201508759, October 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 25 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201114131, October 2011 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 19 | Exonerated |
| Offensive Language: Race | Black Male, 19 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
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.
'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.
Discipline
Closed: 7/3/2024
Case Details:
- Wrongfully deactivated their body-worn camera.
Penalty: Training
Recommendation: Training
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $70,000 total settlements.Daniels, Je'jae vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV05576, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 10, 2025
Philip, Julian, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04729, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 28, 2013, ended April 1, 2015
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 31, 2012, Sergeant Myrthil, P.O. ROLEFOT, RUSSO, and MORONTA kicked open the lobby door of 180 Vernon Avenue and rushed into the Plaintiff’s Apt. without any lawful basis. Sergeant MYRTHIL, P.O. ROLEFOT, RUSSO, and MORONTA pulled and severely beat Plaintiff TRAVIS PHILIP out and dragged him down to stairs. Sergeant Myrthil, P.O. ROLEFOT, RUSSO, and MORONTA beat Plaintiffs TRAVIS and JULIAN PHILIP continuously using batons and asps in the lobby. Due to PO’s beating, Plaintiff JULIAN PHILIP had multiple injuries to his face, ribs, arms, hands, and legs. As a result, in April 2012, all felony charges were dismissed against Plaintiff. On February 1, 2012, POs forced Plaintiff PEARL JOHN to be out of the...