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.
'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.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $59,001 total settlements.
Cardwood, Armani vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV02382,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 11, 2024, ended August 30, 2024
$9,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 30, 2022, Plaintiff, Armani Cardwood, was unlawfully pulled over around 9:00 p.m. on Hillside Avenue by Police Officer Adam A Arce, Shield 21576 and officers of the 107th Precinct for failing to have a proper rear license plate applied to the vehicle. The officers seized an incorrect claim that Mr. Cardwood was not licensed to drive, and then claimed Mr. Cardwood possessed a weapon, which was dismissed by the Queens County District Attorney's Office. As visible and audible on video one or more of the officers told Mr. Cardwood that he was being arrested because he would not shut the fuck up and was trying to be a street lawyer. After spending 24 hours incarcerated, Mr. Cardwood was charged with resi...
Anderson, Reginald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05731,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 27, 2014, ended June 9, 2014
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 12, 2011, Police Officer Wagner, 107th Precinct, (P.O. Wagner) stopped Mr. Reginald Anderson's van and forced it to pull over without cause or justification. Mr. Anderson was unlawfully forced to remain at the scene. P.O. Wagner first claimed that he stopped Mr. Anderson for speeding. He then changed his reason and claimed Mr. Anderson failed to stop for a stop sign. He then changed his reason again and claimed he stopped Mr. Anderson for his van's allegedly tinted windows. Sergeant Milligan (Sgt. Milligan) arrived and unlawfully searched Mr. Anderson's van. There was nothing illegal or suspicious in the van. P.O. Wagner and Sgt. Milligan falsely issued Mr. Anderson a summons for transporting building...