Ralph J. Aquino

Ralph J. Aquino

Ralph J. Aquino
Lieutenant at Central Park Precinct since August 2025
Service started July 2007, made $185,000 last year, Tax #944329
Asian Male, 40

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-27382
Closed: 2/13/2023

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Complaints

6 Complaints
10 Allegations
2 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1 Closed - Pending Litigation
1 Complainant Unavailable
2 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Exonerated
2 Unfounded

Complaint #202403050, March 2024
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #202104698, August 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
Complainant: Age 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Age 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 5 days)
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Complaint #202001669, February 2020
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 49
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201902539, March 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: White Female, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: White Female, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: White Female, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201901719, January 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Male, 63
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201100270, December 2010
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202403050, March 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 25-29 Complainant Unavailable
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Complaint #202104698, August 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Age 35-39 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Age 35-39 Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion: Command Discipline - B
Penalty: Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 5 days)
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Complaint #202001669, February 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 49 Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201902539, March 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number White Female, 33 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name White Female, 33 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital White Female, 33 Exonerated
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Complaint #201901719, January 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Male, 63 Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Penalty: Instructions
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201100270, December 2010
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 17 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Hispanic Male, 17 Complainant Uncooperative
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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.


Discipline

Case: 2022-27382
Closed: 2/13/2023
Case Details:
  1. Failed to prepare required reports.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (5 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B


Lawsuits

Holmes, Dijon vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV07433, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 16, 2024
Complaint
Description: On December 22, 2023, Plaintiff was walking on the street when he observed Defendant officers conducting a search on his acquaintance. Plaintiff asked why the Defendant officers were searching the acquaintance, and he was asked to produce his ID. When Plaintiff refused. Defendant officers placed him against a wall and slammed him to the ground. His face was forcefully pushed into sidewalk by one of the Defendant officers. These attacks caused Plaintiff to pass out. Plaintiff was handcuffed and left lying face down on the sidewalk unconscious. He woke up at Harlem Hospital. Plaintiff was never taken to a precinct, central booking or in front of a judge. His $8000 jacket was taken by Defendant officer Aquino with...

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