William J. Ryan

Badge #5358, White Male
Former Detective Specialist at 101st Precinct
Service started July 2004, ended September 2025, Tax #935668

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2021-23211
Closed: 2/18/2022

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Lawsuit Settlements:
$7,500   Sutton, Robert vs Jette, Joseph, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV03614
$32,500   Ratcliff, Latonya vs City of New York, et al., 2013 KCSC KCSC 003341/2013
$20,000   Scott, Maceo vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV05301
$7,500   Quinones, Jarmilton vs City of New York, 2010 EDNY EDNY 10CV05877
$7,000   Colon v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 10CV02661
$37,500   Henfield et al v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 05CV06100
$22,000   Covington v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 12CV01072
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Complaints

4 Complaints
4 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline)
1 Complainant Unavailable
1 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Exonerated

Complaint #202404204, April 2024
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant: American Indian Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201606427, July 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201208448, June 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
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Complaint #201009782, July 2010
Allegation: Force: Vehicle
Complainant: Black Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202404204, April 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Hit against inanimate object American Indian Male, 25-29 Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201606427, July 2016
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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Complaint #201208448, June 2012
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Substantiated (Command Discipline)
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Complaint #201009782, July 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Vehicle Black Male, 35 Complainant Uncooperative
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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.

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Discipline

Case: 2021-23211
Closed: 2/18/2022
Case Details:
  1. Pleaded Guilty: Criminal association.
  2. Pleaded Guilty: Failed to make proper notifications (IAB)
  3. Pleaded Guilty: Made computer inquiries unrelated to official Department business. Misused Department electronics (computer)..
Penalty: Dismissal probation (12 months), vacation days (45 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 7 known lawsuits, $134,000 total settlements.

Sutton, Robert vs Jette, Joseph, et al.
Case # 15CV03614, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 15, 2015, ended June 22, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plainclothes defendant officers unlawfully entered and searched plaintiff's residence. Officer Jette made sexist and degrading comments during the incident. Officers left without ever charging Plaintiffs.

Ratcliff, Latonya vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 003341/2013, Supreme Court - Kings, April 26, 2013, ended November 28, 2016
$32,500 Settlement

Scott, Maceo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV05301, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 24, 2012, ended November 29, 2013
$20,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint

Quinones, Jarmilton vs City of New York
Case # 10CV05877, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 17, 2010, ended September 26, 2014
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint, Second Amended Complaint, Stipulation

Colon v. City of New York et al
Case # 10CV02661, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$7,000 Settlement
Complaint

Henfield et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 05CV06100, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$37,500 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation

Covington v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV01072, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$22,000 Settlement
Complaint