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.
Named in 3 known lawsuits.
Walker, Kevin vs Kim, Joon, et al.
Case # 18CV04090,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 7, 2018, ended November 7, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: In May 2016, the Plaintiff, Kevin Walker, was wrongfully indicted for a series of robberies under the Hobbs act. Mr. Walker argued that he was arrested merely because the prosecutors suspected his brother was involved the robberies. The complaint was dismissed with prejudice on December 3, 2020.
Jones, Jerome vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023451/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 3, 2017
Complaint
Description: On or about July 3, 2013, Officers Keith Smith, Ellis DeLoren, Tessitore, St. Hillaire, Thomas McLaughlin, and other unidentified officers entered Plaintiff's home without a warrant, searched Plaintiff's home without a warrant, took Plaintiff's bank card and arrested Plaintiff in front of his family. The Officers unlawfully assaulted, intimidated, threatened, handcuffed, arrested and incarcerated Plaintiff without just or probable cause. Plaintiff subsequently learned he was charged with stealing a car and robbing an individual at gunpoint. Plaintiff was arraigned, pled not guilty and remained incarcerated for 5 days before he was released. However, on August 14, 2013 Plaintiff was walking through a housing pro...
Jones, Jerome vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024543/2014E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 9, 2015, ended March 1, 2019
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On or about July 3, 2013 at about 8 am Plaintiff was falsely and unlawfully arrested at his home at4000 Laconia Avenue, the Bronx by Defendant, NYPD, specifically officers, Lieutenant Keith Smart and defendants John Doe 1-10 . The officers entered Plaintiff's house without a warrant, searched the home without a warrant, took some of his possessions and arrested Plaintiff in front of his family. Defendants placed Plaintiff in apprehension of imminent harmful and offensive contact. Plaintiff was charged with stealing a car and using the vehicle to rob another individual at gunpoint. Plaintiff was taken to the Bronx Robbery Squad for processing and then Bronx Central Central Booking and to Riker's Island "Boat". P...