Ralfi A. Hernandez

Badge #4628, Hispanic Male
Former Detective Grade 2 at Detective Borough SID
Also served at 33rd Precinct
Service started July 2001, ended February 2025, Tax #927788

Lawsuit Settlements:
$15,000   Rondon, Alberto vs P.O. Nieves, Carlos, et al., 2012 SDNY SDNY 12CV04281
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Complaints

3 Complaints
9 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Exonerated
6 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201009490, June 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200709432, July 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 31
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200500662, August 2004
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons
Complainant: Black Female, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Female, 56
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201009490, June 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 22 Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Hispanic Male, 22 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #200709432, July 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Hispanic Female, 33 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Hispanic Female, 33 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 31 Unsubstantiated
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Hispanic Male, 31 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 31 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200500662, August 2004
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons Black Female, 56 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Female, 56 Unsubstantiated
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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.
'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

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $15,000 total settlements.

Vidal, Edwardo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150460/2016, Supreme Court - New York, January 29, 2016, ended July 7, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On February 10th, 2015, the plaintiff was illegally detained and arrested inside Planet Fitness, located at 4168 Broadway, by defendant NYPD officers Ralfi Hernandez and Denny Acosta. As a result, the plaintiff sustained injuries, suffered great embarrassment, mortification, mental anguish, humiliation and disgrace, and suffered nervous shock. The plaintiff was also hindered and prevented from performing and transacting his affairs and business.

Pedromo, Henry vs Det. Hernandez, Ralfi, et al.
Case # 15CV02736, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 13, 2015, ended November 23, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On May 23, 2012, Plaintiff was walking home when an undercover officer -- Defendant Det. Christina Reyes -- asked him if he had a light for her cigarette, which he provided before continuing on. A few minutes later, a police vehicle approached, soon exited by Defendant Det. Ralfi Hernandez and several unidentified officers. These officers pulled Plaintiff off of the sidewalk and slammed him against their car before handcuffing him and transporting him to the 33rd Precinct, where he was falsely accused of soliciting a prostitute. Plaintiff was held for more than 24 hours and released. After ten months and numerous Court appearances, the charge against Plaintiff was dismissed.

Rondon, Alberto vs P.O. Nieves, Carlos, et al.
Case # 12CV04281, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 20, 2012, ended January 30, 2013
$15,000 Settlement

Delorbe v. City of New York et al
Case # 10CV08822, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Settlement
Stipulation

Other Documents

Bronx DA Notified Officer List
Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter