Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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, $60,000 total settlements.
Garcia, Edward vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 802156/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 13, 2024, ended April 8, 2026
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about June 21, 2023, at approximately 7:15 PM, the Plaintiff, Edward Garcia was driving his vehicle when an unmarked police vehicle began to follow him. The unmarked police vehicle engaged its emergency lights and drove right by Mr. Garcia, at which point Mr. Garcia voluntarily pulled over his vehicle and waited inside his vehicle for the NYPD police officers, including Defendant P.O. Justin M. Clavell to approach him. Defendant P.O. Clavell approached Mr. Garcia, violently grabbed him from his vehicle and threw him on the street floor with so much force that Mr. Garcia broke his ankle. Defendants P.O. Clavell and/or P.O. John Doe proceeded to arrest Mr. Garcia and initiated frivolous criminal charges aga...
Pierce, Cyncere vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 814380/2023,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 20, 2023, ended September 16, 2025
$20,000 Settlement