David O. Castro

Badge #24473, Hispanic Male
Former Police Officer at 115th Precinct
Also served at 112th Precinct
Service started January 2004, ended February 2024, Tax #933679

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2019-20394
Closed: 6/27/2019

View Details

Complaints

1 Complaint
5 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
2 Exonerated
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #201405544, June 2014
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant: White Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: White Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: White Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: White Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant: White Male, 26
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201405544, June 2014
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk White Male, 26 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Stop White Male, 26 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force White Male, 26 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) White Male, 26 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) White Male, 26 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Penalty: Formalized Training
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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.
'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: 2019-20394
Closed: 6/27/2019
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Made or caused to be made false or inaccurate entries in Department records.
  2. Guilty: Off post. Misuse of time..
  3. Guilty: Consumed alcohol while on duty.
Penalty: Dismissal probation (12 months), suspended w/o pay (30 days), vacation days (30 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Moore, Ali vs City of Ny , et al.
Case # 22CV10957, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 9, 2023, ended April 30, 2026
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about October 1, 2021, Plaintiff was present at his then residence when NYCHA contacted 911 emergency services. When PO and FD officers (their identities were unknown at the time the complaint was filed) arrived, Plaintiff was outside the apartment building in which he resided. At the time the officers came into contact with Plaintiff, he was not a threat to himself or anyone else. The officers approached Plaintiff aggressively, encircled him, and handcuffed him. The manner in which the officers sought to take custody of Plaintiff was unnecessary. The officers had no basis to seize Plaintiff and lacked probable cause. Once Plaintiff was in custody, the officers transported him to the hospital. Once at the...

Luers, Erik vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 702331/2015, Supreme Court - Queens, March 23, 2015
Complaint
Description: On or about June 5, 2014, the plaintiff was forcibly, violently, and unlawfully stopped, frisked, tackled, thrown to the ground, handcuffed, and searched in a demeaning manner. The plaintiff was assaulted, battered, and publicly humiliated by the defendant officers. The officers also threatened the plaintiff and unlawfully placed him under arrest and imprisonment, despite the fact that their search did not reveal any incriminatory or dangerous articles. The officers falsely accused the plaintiff of crimes and violations and exhibited abusive behavior toward him without any justification. These accusations were entirely baseless, yet the plaintiff was unlawfully detained and arrested as a result of the officers...