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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
Named in 6 known lawsuits, $3,934,865 total settlements.
Joseph, Joshan vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 810859/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 31, 2024
Serrano, Devonte vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 035452/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 8, 2020
Complaint
Description: On November 14, 2017, Mr. Serrano was arrested at the 48th NYPD precinct in the Bronx, New York, in connection with an alleged assault on Felix Rodriguez that occurred on October 27, 2017. Defendants Bermudez, Gibson, and other officers (John or Jane Doe 1-10) were involved in the investigation and arrest, despite allegedly lacking probable cause. Mr. Serrano was subjected to excessive force, including tight handcuffs, and was detained without proper legal justification. He was held at the precinct and later transferred to Bronx Central Booking, where he remained for about six months at the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center until he made bail.
Mr. Serrano asserts that the arrest and prosecution were based on ...
Burrell, Jennifer vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022563/2015E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 8, 2015
Complaint,
Summons/Complaint
Description: On or about October 9, 2013, defendant NYPD officers Cesarz, Bermudez, Papasidero and 10 John Does arrested plaintiff at her residence, claiming to have an arrest warrant, stating that a LaShawn Lambert had identified her from a photo mug shot as having robbed Ms Lambert's IPhone while threatening her with a razor. Plaintiff informed the officers that at the time of the alleged robbery she was at a bar not in the vicinity of the alleged robbery and that there was video evidence proving her alibi. Each time the case was on the calendar, the DA's office stated they were not ready for trial. Complainant twice change the time and location of the alleged robbery, but each time the video evidence proved plaintif...
Hart, Edward, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV02628,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 22, 2012, ended March 6, 2014
$59,750 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers approached Plaintiffs on the street, searched them, put them in a police van, and then sprayed Plaintiff 1 in the face with pepper spray. Plaintiffs were taken to the 48th precinct, where Plaintiff 2 was issued a summons and released, and the summons was later dismissed for facial insufficiency. Plaintiff 1 was charged with false charges that were ACD'd.
Ligon, Jaenean, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV02274,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 28, 2012, ended July 19, 2017
$3,800,115 Settlement
ligon.PDF
Description: Large litigation against Operation Clean Halls. Miguel Santiago (43rd precinct) is found incredible and the judge concludes that he did not truthfully fill out paperwork after one plaintiff's arrest and credits plaintiff's testimony that he was strip searched by Santiago, which Santiago denied on the stand. Santiago's partner was Landro Perez.Kieron Ramdeen, 46th Precinct. The judge finds he testified inaccurately regarding which officers he was working with on the night of the challenged arrest. He said he was not working with a ìHispanic officerî that night, after the plaintiff described one of the three officers who arrested him as Hispanic. Ramdeen's partner, PO Michael Pomerantz's memo book indicates that ...
Tracey, Brandon vs City of New York, et La.
Case # 311299/2011,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 9, 2012, ended February 10, 2016
$75,000 Settlement