Michael A. Lugo

Badge #20412, Hispanic Male
Former Police Officer at 90th Precinct
Service started July 2019, ended October 2023, Tax #967978

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Nonlethal restraining device

Lawsuit Settlements:
$200,000   Saint-Fort, Lendel vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 EDNY EDNY 22CV06879
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Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202205837, August 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Female, 55-59
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202203843, June 2022
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: MOS Resigned
APU Case Status: Closed: MOS Resigned, November 1, 2023
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202205837, August 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Female, 55-59 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202203843, June 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nonlethal restraining device Black Male, 25-29 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: MOS Resigned
APU Case Status: Closed: MOS Resigned, November 1, 2023
Documents: APU Quarterly Report summary
Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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Lawsuits

Saint-Fort, Lendel vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 22CV06879, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 17, 2022, ended December 21, 2023
$200,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 4, 2022, Plaintiff was on a street in Brooklyn when NYPD officers Michael Lugo, Jonathan Suero, Police Sergeant Purrier, and seven other police officers attempted to issue a summons related to Plaintiff's vehicle which they alleged was double-parked, while the Plaintiff asserts he committed no crimes or offenses. The Defendant Police Officers falsely arrested the Plaintiff. While arresting the Plaintiff, the Defendant Police Officers used excessive, unnecessary, beyond the scope physical force including the use of a CEW. Plaintiff was required to appear in criminal court, where all charges against him were dismissed in their entirety with him accepting an Adjournment in Contemplation of Discharge.