Nicholas J. Soto

Badge #3854, Hispanic Male
Former Police Officer at 33rd Precinct
Also served at 1st Precinct
Service started July 2003, ended July 2023, Tax #933378

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Physical force
Abuse of Authority: Other (2)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest


Lawsuit Settlements:
$15,000   Tranchina, Joseph vs City of New York, et al., 2008 NYCSC NYCSC 117412/2008
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Complaints

6 Complaints
16 Allegations
4 Substantiated
4 Substantiated (Charges)
5 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1 Complainant Unavailable
2 Complaint Withdrawn
1 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202300088, January 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201609350, November 2016
Allegation: Offensive Language: Sexual orientation
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201608676, October 2016
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 54
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 54
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 54
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 54
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 54
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #200605194, April 2006
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200506977, June 2005
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 48
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 48
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: Black Male, 48
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200506274, June 2005
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Asian Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Asian Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant: Asian Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Asian Male, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202300088, January 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital Black Male, 25-29 Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #201609350, November 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Sexual orientation Hispanic Male, 28 Complaint Withdrawn
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 28 Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #201608676, October 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 54 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 54 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 54 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Black Male, 54 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Force: Physical force Black Male, 54 Alleged Victim Uncooperative
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Complaint #200605194, April 2006
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Race Hispanic Male, 33 Unfounded
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Complaint #200506977, June 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 48 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 48 Exonerated
Offensive Language: Race Black Male, 48 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200506274, June 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Asian Male, 38 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Other Asian Male, 38 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Other Asian Male, 38 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Asian Male, 38 Substantiated (Charges)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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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Discipline

Case: 2008-1518
Document
Opened: 9/22/2008
Closed: 8/30/2011
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Was involved in a physical altercation with an individual known to the Department
  2. Dismissed: Unauthorized exercise of official function
  3. Dismissed: Placed individual in fear of physical injury if a demand was not complied with
  4. Guilty: Having been involved in an unusual police occurrence, failed to request the response of a Patrol Supervisor
  5. Dismissed: Failed to remain at the scene of an unusual police occurrence.
Penalty: Forfeiture of thirty (30) pre-trial suspension days


Lawsuits

Tranchina, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 117412/2008, Supreme Court - New York, December 31, 2008, ended July 29, 2013
$15,000 Settlement