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.
Case: 2023-27885
Closed: 6/26/2023
Case Details:
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Violated patrol rules - failed to provide a business card
Penalty: Training
Recommendation: Training
Case: 2020-21778
Closed: 6/17/2020
Case Details:
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Guilty:
Misuse of time.
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Guilty:
Violated patrol rules.
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Guilty:
Wrongfully received gratuities.
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Guilty:
Unfit for duty.
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Guilty:
Unfit for duty while armed.
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Guilty:
Failed to make required entries in Department logs.
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Guilty:
Made or caused to be made false or inaccurate entries in Department records. Misuse of time..
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Guilty:
Operated a motor vehicle while his ability was impaired.
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Guilty:
Failed to make proper notifications.
Penalty: Counseling, deduction of pensionable time, dismissal probation (12 months), ordered breath testing, restitution ($172), suspended w/o pay (30 days), vacation days (45 days)
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $186,000 total settlements.
Hayden, Nakia, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00120,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 4, 2016, ended August 10, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: As Plaintiff 1 was walking out of his residence, defendant officers pushed their way into his apartment. Defendant Officer Gillespie made homophobic comments, punched him, and handcuffed him on the ground. Plaintiff 1's mom, Plaintiff 2, came to the apartment and saw the officers searching he apartment without a warrant. Plaintiff 1 was left at the apt and Plaintiff 2 was arrested her, brought her to the 75th Precinct, and charged with 220.16 , 220.39, four counts of 220.03, 220.140 , 221.10, and 221.05. Charges were ACD'd. The apartment was damaged and $600 was stolen.
Gelzer, Dequan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06118,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 18, 2015, ended March 7, 2017
$22,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Original Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers knocked down the front door to an apartment where friends were celebrating a birthday, took Plaintiff to a backroom and strip searched him. Plaintiff was taken to the 75th Precinct and charged with 220.03, 220.50(2), 220.50(3), 221.15, and 221.05, which were ACD'd
James, Jermain, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01161,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 24, 2015, ended October 10, 2017
$149,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers entered Plaintiff' Carolyn's residence and used excessive force. Five plaintiffs were strip searched inside of the apartment and arrested for drug related charges.
Sindayiganza v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV08483,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Order
Description: Plaintiff exiting a Petco store when approached by Defendant Officers. Defendant Officers questioned Plaintiff aggressively about why he had been "following that woman" and "asking her for money." When Plaintiff informed the Officers that he did not know the woman they referenced they yelled at him, searched him, and eventually arrested him. They also forced him to sit out on the cold.