Stephen D. Lalchan

Badge #6416, Asian Male, 37
Detective Grade 2 at Organized Crime Investigation Division since March 2018, active
Also served at 103rd Precinct, Gang Squad Queens, Gang Squad Queens South
Service started July 2008, made $186,000 last year, Tax #947149

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Question
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search

Lawsuit settlements:
$525,000   Lucas, Trevor vs City of New York, et al., 2019 EDNY EDNY 19CV03494
$2,000,000   Douglas, Julian and Green, Sahel vs City of New York, et al., 2019 QCSC QCSC 709207/2019
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Complaints

7 Complaints
16 Allegations
5 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1 Complainant Uncooperative
2 Exonerated
8 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201800665, January 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201710093, December 2017
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Asian Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Asian Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: Asian Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Asian Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Asian Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Asian Male, 27
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: Asian Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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Complaint #201603668, April 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201602989, March 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201409570, July 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201403703, April 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial, February 2017
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Complaint #201307741, June 2013
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: Black Male, 48
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Black Male, 48
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201800665, January 2018
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #201710093, December 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Asian Male, 27 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word Asian Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk Asian Male, 27 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Asian Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Asian Male, 27 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Asian Male, 27 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Asian Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201603668, April 2016
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201602989, March 2016
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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Complaint #201409570, July 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 17 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 17 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Command Discipline - A
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201403703, April 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 40 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 40 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty
APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial, February 2017
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Complaint #201307741, June 2013
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Black Male, 48 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Question Black Male, 48 Unsubstantiated
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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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $2,525,000 total settlements.

Lucas, Trevor vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV03494, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 25, 2019, ended October 26, 2020
$525,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 17, 2014, the Queens County District Attorney issued a press release, identifying Plaintiff Lucas as someone conspiring with others to commit murder. Plaintiff Lucas was arrested on September 16, 2014. Defendant NYPD officers prepared false documents claiming Plaintiff Lucas's role in conspiracy murder. Plaintiff Lucas convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in the second degree. Conviction overturned on November 14, 2018.

Douglas, Julian and Green, Sahel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 709207/2019, Supreme Court - Queens, May 31, 2019, ended April 20, 2021
$2,000,000 Settlement

Pierre-Paul, Jessica vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03896, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 13, 2015, ended March 31, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint, Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was meeting with a male friend, when both were approached. A bag of marijuana was found on male friend. Both were arrested and she was also charged with possession of marijuana

Jimenez v. Lalchan et al
Case # 13CV03561, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Complaint

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