Anthony Kotarski

Former Captain at Detective Borough CR Zone 1
Also served at Internal Affairs Bureau, Narcotics Borough Queens North, 109th Precinct
Service started January 1992, ended June 2020, Tax #913968
White Male

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Discourtesy: Word

Complaints

7 Complaints
14 Allegations
4 Substantiated
4 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Exonerated
9 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201403101, March 2014
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Asian Male, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201207715, May 2012
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Instructions
APU Plea Penalty: Instructions
APU Case Status: Closed: Plea set aside, Instructions, February 2, 2015
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #200803950, February 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Black Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #200802011, January 2008
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200715721, October 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200302846, April 2003
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #9705036, October 1997
Allegation: Force: Gun fired
Complainant: Male, 29
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201403101, March 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Asian Male, 56 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201207715, May 2012
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 28 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 28 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Instructions
APU Plea Penalty: Instructions
APU Case Status: Closed: Plea set aside, Instructions, February 2, 2015
Penalty: Instructions
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Complaint #200803950, February 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Black Male, 45 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Penalty: No penalty
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #200802011, January 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 30 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Female, 35 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Hispanic Male, 30 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 30 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Male, 30 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200715721, October 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Hispanic Male, 20 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Male, 20 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200302846, April 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 38 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 38 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
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Complaint #9705036, October 1997
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun fired Male, 29 Exonerated
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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.
'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.

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Lawsuits

Chen, William, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 707742/2017, Supreme Court - Queens, February 26, 2015
Complaint
Description: On November 30, 2013, during a wedding event, NYPD officers from the 109th Precinct, including Lieutenant Anthony Kotarski, Sergeant Charles McDonald, Police Officer Stephanie Stewart, and Police Officer Dominic Cappiello, conducted a raid on the premises. The officers allegedly physically pushed, verbally abused, and unlawfully placed hands on Plaintiff, the manager of the catering facility, in a threatening and injurious manner. Plaintiff was then falsely arrested, detained, and imprisoned for over 24 hours without access to his diabetes and heart medication, despite his repeated requests. Officers also confiscated over seventy cases of alcohol, damaged property, and ignored a valid liquor license. Additiona...