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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $407,000 total settlements.
Merone, Kristin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV08730,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 7, 2025, ended July 13, 2026
$407,000 Settlement
Complaint
Hanson, Brandon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01447,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 26, 2015, ended March 27, 2018
Zero Disposition
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: While trying to get his watch back from an unknown individual , the plaintiff was grabbed from behind and thrown to the ground by defendant officers using excessive force. He was then arrested, taken to the 111th Precinct, and charged with Assault in the 2nd Degree, Dis Con, and Resisting Arrest. Charges were ACD'd.
Lopez, Daiony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 703043/2014,
Supreme Court - Queens, August 22, 2014
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 8, 2013, Defendant Police Officers Patrick Hughes, Daniel Garcia, Kevin Golden, John Does 1-10, and Seargeant Scott Bernes assaulted, battered, and used excessive force against Plaintiff after pulling him over. Defendants grabbed Plaintiff, dragged him out of his motor vehicle, threw him onto the ground, and kicked and stomped on his right hand and shoulder. No Defendant intervened. Plaintiff was taken to the emergency room for those severe injuries, and his hand was fractured. Then, Defendants transported Plaintiff to the 111th Precinct, Central Booking, and the Department of Correction after he couldn't post bail.