Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Matthew J. Kelleher
Badge #2834,
White Male, 30
Sergeant at 1st Precinct since November 2025
Also served at
Midtown South Precinct
Service
started April 2017,
made $162,000 last year,
Tax #963589
Complaints
3
Complaints
5
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
4
Complainant Uncooperative
Complaint #202405016,
May 2024
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Force: Vehicle |
| Complainant: | Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201911038,
December 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 32 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Male, 32 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201902748,
March 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 36 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions) |
| Penalty: | Instructions |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202405016, May 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 30-34 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Force: Vehicle | Male, 30-34 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201911038, December 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | Male, 32 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 32 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201902748, March 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 36 | Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions) |
| Penalty: Instructions | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusions.
Discipline
Case: 2020-22294
Closed: 4/28/2022
Case Details:
- Improper search
Penalty: Instructions
Recommendation: Instructions
Lawsuits
Cajigas, Jason vs The City of Ny, et al.Case # 151772/2024, Supreme Court - New York, March 12, 2024
Complaint
Description: On March 4, 2023, Plaintiff Jason Cajigas was lawfully in his vehicle on the street in Manhattan. He was approached by Defendant Officers Jeffrey Smith, Matthew Kelleher, Ryan Young, and Oswaldo Espinoza who proceeded to remove him from his vehicle and assault him physically, resulting in a fractured jaw and orbital fracture. Plaintiff Cajigas was then placed in handcuffs and taken to a precinct for processing. After that, Plaintiff was taken to Central Booking for processing and then, finally, the hospital where he was treated for his injuries.