Devin J. Baker

Devin J. Baker

Devin J. Baker
Badge #1595, White Male
Detective Specialist at 105th Precinct since March 2022, active
Also served at 76th Precinct, 67th Precinct
Service started July 2012, made $150,000 last year, Tax #952439

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Hit against inanimate object (2)
Force: Physical force
Force: Restricted Breathing

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2021-23962
Closed: 6/22/2023
Case: 2021-24112
Closed: 3/28/2022
Case: 2021-23961
Closed: 9/13/2021

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Lawsuit settlements:
$52,575   Vpompey, Rondall vs City of New York, et al., 2020 EDNY EDNY 20CV04574
$69,000   Alexander, Dayvaughn, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2020 KCSC KCSC 506987/2020
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Complaints

15 Complaints
32 Allegations
4 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
3 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Closed - Pending Litigation
5 Complainant Uncooperative
9 Exonerated
8 Unsubstantiated
5 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202206827, September 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202204102, June 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
additional details

Complaint #201908026, September 2019
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
Complainant: Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant: Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant: Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male, 60-64
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
APU Case Status: Closed: Guilty after trial, February 2024
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
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Complaint #201908966, September 2019
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201901942, February 2019
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: Black Male, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201901446, February 2019
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Black Female, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant: Black Female, 45
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201806404, August 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female, 69
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Female, 69
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201806715, August 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Black Female, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Complainant: Black Female, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201806095, June 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Closed - Pending Litigation
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Complaint #201800264, July 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 46
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201704533, June 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 47
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201701497, February 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201602914, March 2016
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Force: Vehicle
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201505990, July 2015
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201410627, October 2014
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202206827, September 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Black Male, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202204102, June 2022
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Within NYPD Guidelines
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Within NYPD Guidelines
additional details
Complaint #201908026, September 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Restricted Breathing Male, 60-64 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
Force: Physical force Male, 60-64 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Guilty
Force: Chokehold Male, 60-64 Unsubstantiated
Force: Hit against inanimate object Male, 60-64 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
Force: Hit against inanimate object Male, 60-64 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
Discourtesy: Word Male, 60-64 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Other Unsubstantiated
APU Case Status: Closed: Guilty after trial, February 2024
Penalty: Forfeit vacation 10 days
additional details
Complaint #201908966, September 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 30-34 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201901942, February 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun Pointed Black Male, 45 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201901446, February 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Black Female, 45 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Black Female, 45 Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #201806404, August 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Exonerated
Force: Physical force Female, 69 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Female, 69 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201806715, August 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Black Female, 47 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Black Female, 47 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201806095, June 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Male, 27 Closed - Pending Litigation
additional details
Complaint #201800264, July 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Hispanic Male, 46 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201704533, June 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question Hispanic Male, 47 Unsubstantiated
additional details
Complaint #201701497, February 2017
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201602914, March 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 21 Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Vehicle Black Male, 21 Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201505990, July 2015
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 27 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 27 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201410627, October 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 43 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Male Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 15 Exonerated
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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.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2021-23962
Closed: 6/22/2023
Case Details:
  1. Failed to activate body-worn camera.
Recommendation: Training

Case: 2021-24112
Closed: 3/28/2022
Case Details:
  1. Failed to activate their body worn camera
  2. Failed to make required entries in Department logs.
Recommendation: Other

Case: 2021-23961
Closed: 9/13/2021
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: -
Penalty: Vacation days (10 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 11 known lawsuits, $121,575 total settlements.

Elcock, Jonathan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 532530/2023, Supreme Court - Kings, November 9, 2023

Mcdonald, Ricardo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV06619, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 20, 2022
Complaint
Description: On September 2, 2019, Plaintiff Ricardo McDonald was riding in an Uber when the Uber was pulled over by multiple NYPD officers. Among these officers were Sergeant Charles Schwartz and Detective Devin Baker. The officers ordered McDonald out of the vehicle and proceeded to forcefully grab and choke McDonald around the neck, despite having no basis. McDonald was then handcuffed, placed in a police vehicle, transported to the 67th Precinct against his will, and imprisoned for several hours until release. McDonald was also falsely charged with disorderly conduct, based upon Baker's false allegations.

Nicholson, Jamel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 528595/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, November 1, 2022

Lubin, Jacob vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 528596/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, November 1, 2022

Gedin, Vladimir, et Al., Vs. City of New York, et al.
Case # 510826/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, April 14, 2022

Cochran, Jovaun vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 502385/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, January 25, 2022

Malloy, Brandon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV05927, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 28, 2021, ended February 8, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On September 6, 2018, Plaintiff was in his residence building when defendant officers came to execute a search warrant, which expressly limited the places to be searched to the plaintiff’s first-floor room and his (and his wife’s) person. Plaintiff was on the third floor, and as he came downstairs he was arrested. Defendant officers then went to the third floor and searched the attic where they claim to have found a handgun. They also arrested other individuals residing in the building along with Plaintiff, even though there was no probable cause that would justify the seizure or arrest of Plaintiff, nor was there a reasonable basis to believe that their seizure or arrest were lawful or otherwise legally permi...

Vpompey, Rondall vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV04574, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 29, 2020, ended August 31, 2022
$52,575 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 27, 2019, plaintiff was lawfully present inside a store and was stopped by two NYPD officers as he was exiting. The officers asked plaintiff to identify himself and then falsely stated that they had a warrant for his arrest. P.O.s Devon Baker, Matthew Walker, and Hector Casillas arrested and handcuffed plaintiff and refused to tell plaintiff why he was being arrested. Upon arrival at the precinct, plaintiff was searched and placed in a holding cell, and he was still not told the reason for his arrest. P.O.s David Grieco and Walker questioned plaintiff about a shooting that had taken place about one week earlier. It became clear that plaintiff was not a suspect, but the officers were interested...

Alexander, Dayvaughn, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506987/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, July 14, 2020, ended October 18, 2023
$69,000 Settlement

Coryatt, Desmond vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 508176/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, June 25, 2020

Pizarro v. Bratton et al
Case # 17CV01694, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested and accused of harassment by the defendants on the incident date. As a result, the plaintiff spent eight months on Rikers Island before the case was dismissed.

Other Documents

Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter references additional CCRB complaint #201908579