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 6 known lawsuits, $854,000 total settlements.
Mcintosh, Albert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030728/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 1, 2020
Complaint
Description: On November 17, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully on the street when he was approached by officers. The officers misidentified Plaintiff and immediately restrained him through the use of force. Plaintiff was transported to the precinct and was confined for 12 hours.
Valentin, Angel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022972/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 5, 2020
Complaint
Description: On or about September 2, 2016 PO Omar Habib, Det. Antonio Esparra, Det. Michael Caridi, PO Daisy Gonzalez, and PO Ingoglio wrongfully accused Plaintiff of various possession charges, falsely handcuffed, threatened, and arrested him, and detained him in the precinct, Central Booking, and Riker's Island. They further testified falsely to the Grand Jury and perjured themselves at trial. Proceedings terminated in favor of the Plaintiff.
Prewitt, Dennis L. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027825/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 12, 2019, ended November 19, 2024
$744,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: That on or about November 23, 2017 the defendants wrongfully assaulted and injured the Plaintiff while they were investigating a matter in the building he resides in. Defendant POlice Officers Christopher Pruner, Malik Muhammad deliberately and maliciously assaulted and injured Plaintiff by holding him in a choke hold, tasing and injuring him, an innocent male without any probable cause. These injuries caused plaintiff to be admitted to Lincoln hospital.
Plaintiff still suffers and, upon information and belief will continue to suffer, great indignities, humiliation and ridicule; was greatly injured to his credit and circumstances; was prevented from performing and transacting his necessary affairs and business...
Casado, Storm vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026173/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 11, 2019, ended November 27, 2024
$90,000 Settlement
Hernandez, Angel & Garcia, Ana vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV06418,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 8, 2019, ended February 2, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On March 29th or 30th, 2018, Plaintiff and his wife were assaulted by six P.O.s from the 40th Precinct. The officers falsely arrested Plaintiff while Security at Diego Beekman Housing watched and did not intervene. During the incident, Plaintiff was knocked down three times, and Plaintiff’s wife was knocked out.
Mcbride, Judon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022491/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 6, 2017, ended September 26, 2019
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 20, 2016, Plaintiff was lawfully present at 140th Street and Saint Anns Avenue in the Bronx when Defendant officers approached and requested identification. Plaintiff was subsequently handcuffed, arrested and taken to the 40th precinct without being informed of the charges against him. On October 21, 2016, Plaintiff was transferred to Central Booking but was not presented before a judge. He was released from Central Booking on the same day.
