Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Stop (2)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search (3)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop (3)
Abuse of Authority: Stop (2)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search (3)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop (3)
Joel K. Ayala
Badge #4081,
Hispanic Male, 31
Also served at
Gun Violence Suppression Division Zone 02,
Patrol Borough Bronx,
52nd Precinct,
Strategic Response Group
Service
started July 2013,
made $164,000 last year,
Tax #954509
Lawsuit settlements:
$65,000 Franklin, David, et Al vs City of New York, et al., 2020 SDNY SDNY 20CV03815
$45,000 Marrero, Nysaiah vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 035001/2019E
$40,000 Plummer, Dante vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 034331/2019E
$40,000 Barnes, Lee vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 030133/2019E
$25,000 Vargas, Minazchi vs City of New York, et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 027981/2018E
$37,500 Rampersad, Taisha vs City of New York, et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 036042/2017E
$30,000 Copes, Laquan vs City of New York, et al., 2017 SDNY SDNY 17CV08413
$3,500 Lucero, Alberto and Baez, Carlos vs City of New York, et al., 2015 BCSC BCSC 304380/2015
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$65,000 Franklin, David, et Al vs City of New York, et al., 2020 SDNY SDNY 20CV03815
$45,000 Marrero, Nysaiah vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 035001/2019E
$40,000 Plummer, Dante vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 034331/2019E
$40,000 Barnes, Lee vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 030133/2019E
$25,000 Vargas, Minazchi vs City of New York, et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 027981/2018E
$37,500 Rampersad, Taisha vs City of New York, et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 036042/2017E
$30,000 Copes, Laquan vs City of New York, et al., 2017 SDNY SDNY 17CV08413
$3,500 Lucero, Alberto and Baez, Carlos vs City of New York, et al., 2015 BCSC BCSC 304380/2015
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Complaints
14
Complaints
41
Allegations
8
Substantiated
6
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
2
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
4
Alleged Victim Uncooperative
6
Complainant Uncooperative
8
Exonerated
1
Unfounded
14
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202302662,
March 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
| Complainant: | Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #202002915,
April 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #202000911,
January 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 15-17 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-SOL |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201907039,
July 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18-20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording |
| Complainant: | Male, 15-17 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201803146,
April 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 18 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201802848,
April 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201705563,
July 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
Complaint #201705158,
June 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 16 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 16 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201701656,
February 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201607995,
September 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 37 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 45 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 45 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 37 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | Previously Adjudicated |
| Penalty: | Closed Administratively (No penalty reported) |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201606042,
July 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201605007,
June 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201603445,
April 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201509724,
November 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 20 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Complaint #202302662, March 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Male, 21-24 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Male, 21-24 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Male, 21-24 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202002915, April 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 40-44 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202000911, January 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Male, 15-17 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-SOL | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201907039, July 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Male | Exonerated |
| Force: Physical force | Male | Exonerated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Male | Exonerated |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 18-20 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording | Male, 15-17 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201803146, April 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Hispanic Male, 18 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Discourtesy: Word | Hispanic Male, 18 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201802848, April 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Hispanic Male, 29 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201705563, July 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Female, 20 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201705158, June 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Hispanic Male, 16 | Unfounded |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 16 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201701656, February 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Hispanic Male, 24 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Hispanic Male, 24 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Hispanic Male, 24 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Hispanic Male, 24 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Hispanic Male, 24 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Unsubstantiated | |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201607995, September 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 37 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Hispanic Male, 45 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Male | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Hispanic Male, 45 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 37 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Male | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| NYPD Conclusion: Previously Adjudicated | ||
| Penalty: Closed Administratively (No penalty reported) | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201606042, July 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Hispanic Male, 21 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment | Hispanic Male, 22 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Hispanic Male, 22 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Hispanic Male, 21 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Gun Pointed | Hispanic Male, 21 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201605007, June 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Hispanic Male, 22 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 22 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched | Hispanic Male, 22 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 22 | Unsubstantiated |
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201603445, April 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Male, 34 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201509724, November 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 19 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 20 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched | Black Male, 19 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Discipline
Case: 2022-25730
Closed: 5/23/2022
Case Details:
- Wrongfully stopped an individual known to the Department.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Lawsuits
Named in 12 known lawsuits, $286,000 total settlements.Barias, Ivan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 810088/2022E, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 9, 2022
Johnson, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 806677/2021E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 14, 2021
Delgado, Lee Jr vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025772/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 15, 2020
Franklin, David, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV03815, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 18, 2020, ended January 12, 2021
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 20, 2017, plaintiffs were driving when NYPD officers, including Brian Doherty, John Telesca, Tiffany Mobley, Thomas O’Connell, Vincenzo Spinola, Cullen, and Joel Ayala, stopped them without cause. The officers were wearing civilian clothing and did not provide a reason for stopping the vehicle. The plaintiffs were ordered to get out of the car and were then handcuffed and transported to the 52nd Precinct. At the precinct, one of the plaintiffs was assaulted by a prisoner in the presence of NYPD officers, who failed to intervene. Plaintiffs were falsely charged with criminal possession of a weapon. Officer O’Connell signed a false complaint with the intent to prosecute plaintiffs for crimes he knew they d...
Marrero, Nysaiah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 035001/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 20, 2019, ended February 23, 2021
$45,000 Settlement
Plummer, Dante vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 034331/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 6, 2019, ended December 14, 2021
$40,000 Settlement
Barnes, Lee vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030133/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 29, 2019, ended December 14, 2021
$40,000 Settlement
Vargas, Minazchi vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027981/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 12, 2018, ended July 18, 2023
$25,000 Settlement
Rampersad, Taisha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 036042/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 5, 2018, ended August 1, 2019
$37,500 Settlement
Copes, Laquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV08413, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 21, 2017, ended March 21, 2022
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint, Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was riding his bike when he was approached, assaulted, and injured by Defendant Officers. Plaintiff was taken to a hospital and was charged with false claims to justify the assault.
Mitchell, Terry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028626/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 15, 2017
Lucero, Alberto and Baez, Carlos vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304380/2015, Supreme Court - Bronx, November 12, 2015, ended September 27, 2018
$3,500 Settlement
Summons/Complaint