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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Thomas, Steve vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 819226/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 14, 2024
Complaint
Description: On November 30, 2020, Plaintiff was lawfully present when Defendant Detectives Joe Green, Christopher Heredia, Allen Moore, Police Officer Jonathan Tait, Detective Specialist Nibal Pena, and Police Offices John Does 1-10, unlawfully stopped, searched, handcuffed, and falsely arrested Plaintiff without probable cause. Nevertheless, the officers falsely arrested Plaintiff accusing him as being involved in a shooting that allegedly occurred on October 24, 2020. Plaintiff was then transported against his will to the 23rd precinct where he was unlawfully searched and detained in a filthy holding cell for many hours. The defendant officers provided the NYC DA's Office with false, misleading, and incomplete evidence t...
Thomas, Steve vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 452131/2025,
Supreme Court - New York, March 14, 2024