Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Hit against inanimate object
Force: Hit against inanimate object
Marcelo A. Espinoza
Badge #20073,
Hispanic Male
Police Officer at 28th Precinct since December 2017
Service
started October 2016,
made $164,000 last year,
Tax #962388
Complaints
3
Complaints
6
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Alleged Victim Unavailable
2
Exonerated
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202409916,
September 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
Complaint #202100898,
February 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Hit against inanimate object |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Command Discipline B |
| APU Plea Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 10 days |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Resolved by plea, December 29, 2025 |
| Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 10 days / Command Discipline B |
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary |
| Complaint Closing Report | |
| NYPD Plea Agreement |
Complaint #202004000,
May 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | American Indian, 50-54 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | American Indian, 50-54 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Restricted Breathing |
| Complainant: | American Indian, 50-54 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | American Indian, 50-54 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202409916, September 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 25-29 | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202100898, February 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Hit against inanimate object | Black Male, 55-59 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Command Discipline B | ||
| APU Plea Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, December 29, 2025 | ||
| Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days / Command Discipline B | ||
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary | |
| Complaint Closing Report | ||
| NYPD Plea Agreement | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202004000, May 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | American Indian, 50-54 | Exonerated |
| Force: Physical force | American Indian, 50-54 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Restricted Breathing | American Indian, 50-54 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | American Indian, 50-54 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
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.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Douglas, Jennifer vs City of Ny, et al.Case # 159321/2023, Supreme Court - New York, October 17, 2023
Complaint
Description: On October 1 2022, the Plaintiff was lawfully insider her residence when approached by NYPD Officer Ehsan Rahman, Marcelo Espinoza, Drew Vinci, Officer Millewu, Anthony Flores, and John and Jane Does. They proceeded to assault and batter her before grabbing her arms and violently applying excessively tight hand cuffs. She was transported to the 28th Precinct and placed in a holding cell until her release that evening.