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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $137,501 total settlements.
Melo, Leticia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV07985,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 14, 2016, ended April 28, 2017
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The defendant officers knocked on the plaintiff's door claiming to be investigating a noise complaint although there was no excessive noise. The plaintiff refused to let the defendant officers inside, but the officers pushed the door open and forced their way in without a warrant. Even though nothing illegal was found, the defendant officers arrested the plaintiff and took her to a local precinct followed by Central Booking. She was charged with endangering the welfare of a child pursuant to New York Penal Law ß260.10(1). The DA declined to prosecute and she was later released.
Cabrera, Erickson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV01098,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 16, 2016, ended June 21, 2018
$125,001 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in his home when Officer Dennis and another Officer knocked on Mr. Cabrera's door and told him there was a warrant for his arrest on DWI charges. Mr. Cabrera had never been arrested before and tried to explain that to both Officers, when they asked Mr. Cabrera to accompany them down stairs, which he did since he knew he had not done anything wrong. When they got downstairs Mr. Cabrera was handcuffed and taken to the 30th precinct where he was issued a Desk Appearance Ticket for possession of a forged instrument. Charge was later dismissed.
Bowman, Kaamil vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 156650/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, November 5, 2014, ended October 5, 2017
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On November 19, 2011, Plaintiff lawfully entered his mother's apartment. Plaintiff's mother had called him after a gunshot was reported at her apartment. When Plaintiff arrived, he observed his brother lying on the floor bleeding from the head and a gun lying next to his body. Defendant police officers arrived at the apartment, unlawfully searching Plaintiff. Defendant police officers knew Plaintiff did not live at the apartment and knew the gun did not belong to Plaintiff. Defendant police offers did not recover any drugs, contraband, or illegal paraphernalia from Plaintiff and at no time did Plaintiff commit any crime or violate the law. Nonetheless, Defendant police officers falsely arrested and imprisoned P...
Dotson, Heyward vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05638,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 13, 2013, ended November 26, 2013
Zero Disposition
