Megan R. Zarella

Lieutenant at Firearms Suppression Section since June 2024
Also served at Detective Bureau, Gun Violence Suppression Division Zone 01, 44th Precinct, 1st Precinct
Service started July 2006, made $159,000 last year, Tax #942739
White Female

Lawsuit Settlements:
$13,000   Jackson, Michael vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV04273
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Complaints

2 Complaints
5 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Exonerated
2 Unsubstantiated
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202402644, March 2024
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #200715167, October 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #202402644, March 2024
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Black Male, 25-29 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #200715167, October 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 39 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 39 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Black Male, 39 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 39 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.


Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $13,000 total settlements.

Jackson, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04273, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 5, 2015, ended January 11, 2016
$13,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 22, 2013, plaintiff was driving home from his job when he stopped at a red light. A woman approached him and asked if "he had a light." Realizing the woman was a prostitute, plaintiff waived her off without even rolling his window down. Plaintiff drove off but was pulled over. The officers accused plaintiff of attempting to solicit a prostitute.

Green, Lindsey vs Zarella, Megan, et al.
Case # 301184/2012, Supreme Court - Bronx, February 10, 2012, ended September 26, 2017
Zero Disposition

Jackson v. City of New York et al.
Case # 15CV04273, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached plaintiff's vehicle and step out of the car. Defendant officer accused plaintiff of attempting to pay a prostitute. Plaintiff was placed in handcuffs, arrested and taken to the 73rd precinct. Plaintiff was released at central booking without seeing a judge. No formal charges were made.

Other Documents

Bronx DA Notified Officer List