Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Stop (4)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Abuse of Authority: Stop (4)
Michael V. Soto
Badge #7250,
Hispanic Male
Service
started January 2012, ended July 2021,
Tax #952259
Discipline Cases:
Case: 2017-18077
Closed: 10/30/2017
Case: 2015-13883
Closed: 6/30/2015
Case: 2015-13255
Closed: 4/15/2015
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Lawsuit Settlements:
$90,000 E. I., an Infant By His Png Elliott, Maleeva vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 022567/2019E
$50,000 Vasquez, Jay, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 021130/2018E
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$90,000 E. I., an Infant By His Png Elliott, Maleeva vs City of New York, et al., 2019 BCSC BCSC 022567/2019E
$50,000 Vasquez, Jay, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2018 BCSC BCSC 021130/2018E
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Complaints
6
Complaints
12
Allegations
5
Substantiated
5
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Complainant Unavailable
2
Complainant Uncooperative
1
Exonerated
1
Unfounded
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202005638,
August 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #201802481,
March 2018
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | Black Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 8 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 14 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Closed: MOS Retired |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: MOS Retired, October 14, 2022 |
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary |
| Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201710454,
December 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 16 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Unavailable |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201705291,
June 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 37 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201409357,
September 2014
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201401113,
February 2014
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Complaint #202005638, August 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Black Female, 45-49 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises | Black Female, 45-49 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201802481, March 2018 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk | Substantiated (Charges) | |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Substantiated (Charges) | |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 8 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Black Male, 14 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn | Unsubstantiated | |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: MOS Retired | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: MOS Retired, October 14, 2022 | ||
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary | |
| Complaint Closing Report | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201710454, December 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 16 | Complainant Unavailable |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201705291, June 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Hispanic Male, 37 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201409357, September 2014 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 22 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201401113, February 2014 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Hispanic Female, 28 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case: 2017-18077
Closed: 10/30/2017
Case Details:
- Guilty: While off-duty, failed and neglected to safeguard his personal firearm, resulting in an accidental discharge.
- Guilty: While off-duty, failed to immediately notify the yonkers police Department and the operations unit after being involved in an unusual police occurrence
Penalty: Vacation days (15 days)
Case: 2015-13883
Closed: 6/30/2015
Case Details:
- Guilty: While off-duty, was involved in an off-duty incident that involved a physical altercation and failed to promptly notify the operations unit
- Guilty: While off-duty, prevented a person known to the Department from calling 911
Penalty: Counseling, pre-trial suspension days (31 days)
Case: 2015-13255
Closed: 4/15/2015
Case Details:
- Guilty: While off-duty, engaged in an altercation with a person known to the Department
- Guilty: While off-duty, said officer was armed with a firearm that he was not qualified to carry
- Guilty: While off-duty, failed to safeguard his firearm
Penalty: Counseling, pre-trial suspension days (31 days)
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $140,000 total settlements.E. I., an Infant By His Png Elliott, Maleeva vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022567/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 7, 2019, ended June 9, 2020
$90,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 24, 2018 at approximately 7:30 p.m. minor Plaintiff was lawfully present near 188th Street and Belmont Avenue when Captain Kurtis Rose, Sergeant Lauren Diaz, and POs Liang Lin, Michael Soto, and John Does 1-10 approached and unlawfully seized, searched, and arrested minor Plaintiff, who was not engaged in any unlawful or suspicious activity. Minor Plaintiff was arrested, placed in handcuffs, and taken to the local precinct where minor Plaintiff was searched without result and detained for several hours on allegations POs knew to be false until minor Plaintiff's guardian picked minor Plaintiff up. As a result of the incident minor Plaintiff sustained embarrassment, humiliation, and physical injuries. PO...
Vasquez, Jay, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021130/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, February 7, 2018, ended February 27, 2019
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 31, 2017, Plaintiff was lawfully on the street when POs Michael Soto, Anais Leal, Haroldy Cabreja, and others approached Plaintiff with their weapons. Officers then seized Plaintiff and took him to custody, where he was held for 29 hours before being released. The Officers then filed a court case against Plaintiff without any probable cause.