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.
'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.
Case Details:
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Wrongfully arrested an individual known to the Department.
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Wrongfully searched a vehicle.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (10 days)
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications
Case: 2014-11862
Closed: 7/9/2014
Case Details:
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Guilty:
Did fail and neglected to notify the desk officer upon his dismissal from New York county criminal court.
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Guilty:
Did fail and neglected to return his NYPD restricted parking permit
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Guilty:
Did wrongfully display his NYPD restricted parking permit.
Penalty: Dismissal probation (12 months), vacation days (20 days)
Case: 2010-2576
Closed: 7/17/2012
Case Details:
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Pleaded Guilty:
While off-duty, operated an unregistered motor vehicle with improper license plates.
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Pleaded Guilty:
While on-duty, utilized a Department computer system on sixteen (16) occasions to perform tasks unrelated to the official business in the Department.
Penalty: Vacation days (15 days)
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $67,000 total settlements.
Clark, Michelle vs Toribio, Barty
Case # 520742/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 9, 2019, ended June 13, 2023
$9,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 18, 2018, Plaintiff went to a park near Rochester and Carroll Street in Brooklyn, as she was informed of an argument between her son and his baby's mother and that police had been called to the park. When the police arrived, Plaintiff attempted to talk to the officers about what was taking place. Officer Andres Toribio told Plaintiff to shut up. Plaintiff then asked Officer Toribio for his name and badge number. Officer Toribio shoved his chest into Plaintiff's face and pushed Plaintiff into the police car. Without reason or justification, Officer Toribio arrested Plaintiff in front of her grandson and family, causing Plaintiff emotional distress. Plaintiff was taken to the 77th Precinct where she was...
Lopez, Victor vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03673,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 22, 2014, ended May 7, 2015
$8,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 4, 2012, Victor Lopez was arrested and then assaulted multiple times by NYPD officer Andres Toribio while being transported by police. Lopez would end up being taken to the hospital for injuries sustained during his arrested and transportation. While the complaint does not clearly enumerate Plaintiff's claims, the facts described in the complaint sound of excessive force, failure to intervene, indifference/denial of medical care, IIED, NIED, and violation of equal protection.
Simpson, Norris vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV08255,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 3, 2011, ended September 17, 2013
$50,000 Settlement