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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $83,000 total settlements.
Colella, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV09390,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 18, 2021, ended June 27, 2022
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 30, 2020, plaintiff was playing guitar with other musicians in a park when a group of protestors arrived in the park. The protestors were aggressively shouting at plaintiff so plaintiff shouted back and left the park. Plaintiff then got in a dispute with more protestors outside the park. Captain Christopher Treubig approached plaintiff from behind, grabbed plaintiff, and punched him in the head. Lt. Paul Jurgens, P.O. Terence Williams, P.O. Paul Rivera, and P.O. Stephen Cambria arrived at the scene and forced plaintiff to the ground. The officers held plaintiff down by his arms, legs, and upper body and Captain Treubig repeatedly punched plaintiff in the head. All the officers continued to repeated...
Lastres, Daniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV10742,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 16, 2021, ended June 27, 2023
$18,000 Settlement
Short, Derrick vs P.O. Arena, Christopher, et al.
Case # 153165/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, May 21, 2018, ended March 2, 2020
$20,000 Settlement
Jones, Matthew vs P.O. Muniz, Adam, et al.
Case # 16CV08080,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 31, 2016
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff retrieved his uncle's prescription pain medicine and cashed a check for him on the day of the incident. Then he met his uncle in the lobby of his uncle's residence and when he went to hand him the pills and cash the defendant officers, who likely followed the plaintiff, stopped him and pinned him to the ground giving the plaintiff no moment to explain. The defendant officers hit the plaintiff and then tased him. The plaintiff was transported to the hospital followed by the 26th Precinct. The charges were not specified in the complaint, but they were dismissed.