Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 5 known lawsuits.
Carmona, Calageio, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 824644/2025E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 24, 2025
William, Markel vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 820271/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 11, 2024
Complaint
Description: On March 10, 2023 Plaintiff was in the vicinity of an intersection when PO Anthony Riley and POs John Does illegally approached and falsely accused Plaintiff of crimes before aggressively grabbing Plaintiff's head and body without cause. POs targeted Plaintiff on the basis of his race. POs subjected Plaintiff to an unlawful search, including in intimate areas, then violently contorted his wrists into too-tight handcuffs and ignored Plaintiff's pleas for them to be loosened. Plaintiff experienced bruises, swelling, significant pain, and discomfort as a result. Plaintiff was then taken to the 43rd Precinct and wrongfully held there and elsewhere for approximately thirty-three hours. PO Riley intentionally caused ...
Chance, Dexter vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 817434/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 4, 2024
Complaint
Description: On October 22, 2023, the plaintiff was lawfully in the vicinity of Roosevelt Avenue and East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx when the defendants, NYPD Officers Breheny, Riley, Doe, and Roe, approached the plaintiff without probable cause or reasonable suspicion. The officers searched and grabbed the plaintiff and transported him to a facility where he was kept incarcerated for over 24 hours. Thereafter, the plaintiff was falsely and maliciously prosecuted for allegedly committing a crime. After making several court appearances, the plaintiff ultimately had all charges against him dropped.
Jackson, Daven, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 813838/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 6, 2024
Complaint
Description: On October 8, 2023 Plaintiffs Jackson and Downs were lawfully in the vicinity of an intersection when POs Anthony Riley and John or Jane Does 1-10 targeted Plaintiffs on the basis of race and falsely accused them of crimes. Plaintiffs were aggressively seized and searched, including in intimate areas, without legal justification. POs pushed Plaintiff Jackson against a gate, resulting in multiple scratches to Plaintiff Jackson's arm. In the process Plaintiff Jackson's phone was slammed to the ground. Plaintiff Jackson tried to pick up his phone from the ground but POs assaulted him, including by choking his neck. Plaintiff Downs was also pushed against the gate and his chest was pressed with excessive force by P...
Hernandez, Lionel vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 816650/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 27, 2023
Complaint
Description: On July 22, 2022, when plaintiff was having a verbal argument with his significant other inside their residence, police officer Anthony Riley (Sheild No. 15799 and Tax No. 971639) and other police officers appeared in response to a 911 call made by plaintiff’s significant other. While the officers told plaintiff that they can escort him to his residence and plaintiff did not show any indication of an attempt to resist or disobey the officers’ commands, the officers violently assaulted and battered plaintiff on his head, body, and extremities while dragging plaintiff outside before striking, punching, kicking plaintiff about his head and body. The officers then slammed plaintiff on the hardened concrete ground f...
