Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Other
Abuse of Authority: Other
Joseph M. Gulotta
Also served at
Detective Borough Brooklyn South,
Narcotics Division Staten Island INIT,
72nd Precinct,
7th Precinct,
114th Precinct,
Patrol Borough Brooklyn North,
73rd Precinct,
67th Precinct
Service
started January 1992,
made $231,000 last year,
Tax #900369
White Male, 51
Lawsuit settlements:
$33,000 Lewis, Adolph, et Al vs City of New York, et al., 2020 EDNY EDNY 20CV01592
$9,000 Young, Kareem vs City of New York, et al., 2019 EDNY EDNY 19CV04040
$225,000 Mcallister, Jaire, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 18CV02672
$9,000 Williams, Austin vs P.O. Berk, James, et al., 2016 EDNY EDNY 16CV00949
$120,000 Roberts, Anthony, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV00782
$18,000 Love, Garrette vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV06939
$35,000 Pruitt, Ronald vs City of New York, et al., 2014 SDNY SDNY 14CV00412
$7,501 Andrews, Gregory vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV01721
$60,000 Bell, Michelle, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV06790
$25,000 Millington, Wayne, et al. Obo J.,m. and J.,m. (2) vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV00324
$30,000 Newsome et al v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 14CV01935
$35,000 Pruitt v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 14CV03969
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$33,000 Lewis, Adolph, et Al vs City of New York, et al., 2020 EDNY EDNY 20CV01592
$9,000 Young, Kareem vs City of New York, et al., 2019 EDNY EDNY 19CV04040
$225,000 Mcallister, Jaire, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2018 EDNY EDNY 18CV02672
$9,000 Williams, Austin vs P.O. Berk, James, et al., 2016 EDNY EDNY 16CV00949
$120,000 Roberts, Anthony, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2015 EDNY EDNY 15CV00782
$18,000 Love, Garrette vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV06939
$35,000 Pruitt, Ronald vs City of New York, et al., 2014 SDNY SDNY 14CV00412
$7,501 Andrews, Gregory vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV01721
$60,000 Bell, Michelle, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV06790
$25,000 Millington, Wayne, et al. Obo J.,m. and J.,m. (2) vs City of New York, et al., 2013 EDNY EDNY 13CV00324
$30,000 Newsome et al v. City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 14CV01935
$35,000 Pruitt v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 14CV03969
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Complaints
29
Allegations
1
Substantiated
13
Complaints
1
Substantiated (Instructions)
1
Complainant Uncooperative
13
Exonerated
1
Unfounded
13
Unsubstantiated
December 2016 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 32 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 32 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 32 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
September 2016 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 36 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 38 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
August 2012 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Other |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 46 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Instructions) |
| Penalty: | Instructions |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
March 2012 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
September 2011 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
June 2011 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 28 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
November 2007 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 16 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Male, 49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Male, 14 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
July 2007 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
January 2002 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 58 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
December 2000 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 17 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Male, 17 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
| Complainant: | Male, 15 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search |
| Complainant: | Male, 17 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
February 2000 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
January 1999 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
September 1998 Complaint
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Person Searched |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| December 2016 Complaint | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 32 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 32 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Male, 32 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| September 2016 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Male, 26 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property | Black Male, 36 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Exonerated | |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Female, 38 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| August 2012 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Other | Black Male, 46 | Substantiated (Instructions) |
| Penalty: Instructions | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| March 2012 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Female, 44 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| September 2011 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Exonerated | |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| June 2011 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Black Female, 28 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Exonerated | |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Female, 28 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Unsubstantiated | |
| additional details | ||
| November 2007 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 16 | Exonerated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Male, 49 | Unsubstantiated |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 14 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| July 2007 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Exonerated | |
| additional details | ||
| January 2002 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Exonerated | |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Hispanic Female, 58 | Unfounded |
| additional details | ||
| December 2000 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Male, 17 | Exonerated |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 17 | Exonerated |
| Force: Gun Pointed | Male, 15 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Exonerated | |
| Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search | Male, 17 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| February 2000 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Hispanic Male, 22 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| January 1999 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Unsubstantiated | |
| additional details | ||
| September 1998 Complaint | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Person Searched | Unsubstantiated | |
| Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse | Unsubstantiated | |
| additional details | ||
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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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 19 known lawsuits, $606,501 total settlements.Lewis, Adolph, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV01592, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 21, 2020, ended November 8, 2021
$33,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 29, 2017, police officers stopped plaintiff Adolph Lewis with guns drawn and told them they had a warrant to search his apartment. They then arrested him. Plaintiffs Latrell Lewis, Meleshia Lewis, and Melissa Lewis were arrested in the apartment by officers with guns drawn, and officers pointed a gun at Meleshia's toddler. Plaintiffs were then detained at the 67th precinct for hours and falsely charged with unlawful possession of ammunition or marijuana, even though neither had been recovered in the apartment search. Defendant Villacis falsely stated in a summons that plaintiffs posssessed ammunition and marijuana. During Adolph Lewis's arrest, the police seized his car, even though their search warran...
Young, Kareem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV04040, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 19, 2019, ended November 6, 2020
$9,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 19, 2018, at approximately 5:45 am, approximately 20 NYPD officers, without probable cause, entered the home of Plaintiff Young, ransacked it, and arrested him. Individual Defendants supplied false testimony and fabricated evidence of crack cocaine in the Plaintiff's home. Plaintiff charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, but the charges were eventually dismissed.
Mcallister, Jaire, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV02672, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 14, 2018, ended June 2, 2020
$225,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 5, 2016, around 7:20pm the plaintiffs, Jaire McAllister, Leishau McAllister, Monai McAllister, Jemil Defreitas, Andrew Gordon, Nathaniel Washington, and Katia Lucien were near 505 Utica Avenue in Brooklyn when a group of police officers approached them and began assaulting them. The plaintiffs were handcuffed, thrown into police vans, and transported to the 67th Precinct. At no point were plaintiffs engaged in any unlawful behavior or any behavior that would justify a use of force. The officers at the precinct falsely stated in the arrest paperwork that the plaintiffs engaged in various unlawful behaviors. All charges against the plaintiffs were ultimately dismissed or adjourned in contemplation of...
Williams, Austin vs P.O. Berk, James, et al.
Case # 16CV00949, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 24, 2016, ended March 21, 2017
$9,000 Settlement
Complaint, First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at a friend's apartment when several Defendant Officers entered and took several individuals into custody, including Plaintiff. Plaintiff was brought to the 67th Precinct and then released after 54 hours in custody without any charges being filed against him.
Roberts, Anthony, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00782, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 23, 2015, ended September 11, 2015
$120,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers searched and arrested Plaintiffs, including slamming one to the ground, who were lawful pedestrians. Plaintiffs were taken o the 73rd precinct, transported to central booking, and then released without any charges against them.
Love, Garrette vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06939, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 5, 2014, ended December 11, 2015
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint, First Amended Complaint
Scarboro, Elijah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 3022322/2014, Supreme Court - Kings, November 18, 2014, ended July 1, 2019
Settlement
Sims, Tyasia, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 016220/2014, Supreme Court - Kings, November 18, 2014
Settlement
Harris, Wilbert Iii vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 016224/2014, Supreme Court - Kings, November 18, 2014, ended July 1, 2019
Administrative Closing
Harris, Wilbert Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 016221/2014, Supreme Court - Kings, November 18, 2014, ended July 1, 2019
Administrative Closing
Scarboro, Karrie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 3022319/2014, Supreme Court - Kings, November 18, 2014, ended July 1, 2019
Settlement
Arnon, Lyndon, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02700, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 2, 2014, ended December 31, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint, Second Amended Complaint
Pruitt, Ronald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00412, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 31, 2014, ended December 22, 2014
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Andrews, Gregory vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01721, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 28, 2014, ended November 2, 2015
$7,501 Settlement
Complaint
Bell, Michelle, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06790, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 18, 2013, ended October 23, 2014
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Millington, Wayne, et al. Obo J.,m. and J.,m. (2) vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00324, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 4, 2013, ended July 2, 2013
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Newsome et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 14CV01935, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY,
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Mitchell et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV02674, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY,
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Pruitt v. The City of New York et al
Case # 14CV03969, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY,
$35,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff was falsely arrested as a suspect in a robbery although the witness was unsure of her identification that Plaintiff was the suspect. Case against Plaintiff was eventually dismissed for insufficient evidence.