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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $20,000 total settlements.
Johnson, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 513636/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 8, 2016, ended October 18, 2017
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 30, 2015, plaintiff was unlawfully arrested with excessive force on a Brooklyn sidewalk by defendant NYPD officers Joseph Reyes, Lalehan Singh, along with defendant NYPD Sergeant Thomas Massei, NYPD defendants forcibly entered a nearby premises without a warrant, then arrested numerous persons, including plaintiff, that were on the adjacent sidewalk. Plaintiff was processed at a local precinct, the DA declined to press charges against him. Plaintiff suffered physical and emotional injuries as a result of this incident.
Moore, Andre vs Lieutenant Caine, et al.
Case # 15CV02062,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 21, 2015, ended July 29, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On December 11, 2014, Officer Lalchan Singh approached Andre Moore and knocked on his car window. Singh asked for a driver’s license and registration and stated that Moore’s windows were tinted too dark, and he would be receiving a ticket. Moore refused on grounds of his 4th and 5th amendment rights. Lieutenant Caine arrived and Moore repeated the same refusal. Caine told Singh to “lock this guy up.” Singh handcuffed Moore and searched the vehicle before taking him to the precinct. Charges against Moore were later dismissed.