Lawsuit Settlements:
$85,000 Mckenzie, Franklin vs City of New York, et al., 2017 SDNY SDNY 17CV04899
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$85,000 Mckenzie, Franklin vs City of New York, et al., 2017 SDNY SDNY 17CV04899
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Paul V. Catanzarita
Badge #13287,
White Male
Police Officer at Firearms and Tactics Section since July 2026
Service
started January 2014,
made $142,000 last year,
Tax #955798
Complaints
2
Complaints
2
Allegations
0
Substantiated
1
Complainant Unavailable
1
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202101507,
December 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Nonlethal restraining device |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
Complaint #201601004,
February 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202101507, December 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Nonlethal restraining device | Male | Complainant Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201601004, February 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Black Male, 24 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'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
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $85,000 total settlements.Mckenzie, Franklin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04899, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 8, 2017, ended March 10, 2020
$85,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was driving when Officer Twum and Catanzarita performed a traffic stop on the Plaintiff's vehicle. Plaintiff attempted to record the interaction with his phone. However, both officers then grabbed Plaintiff's arm, pulled him out of the vehicle and knocked the phone out of his hand. They then shoved him against the vehicle and handcuffed him. He was taken to the precinct and charged with dis con, resisting arrest, and reckless driving. Charges were dismissed and Officer Twum's testimony was found to be incredible during bench trial.
Mckenzie, Franklin vs City of New York, et al.
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 8, 2017