Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest (2)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest (2)
Ahmad Y. Othman
Lieutenant at 72nd Precinct since December 2022
Service
started January 2005,
made $249,000 last year,
Tax #937230
White Male
Discipline Cases:
Case: 2017-17658
Closed: 7/10/2017
Case: 2014-11577
Closed: 4/10/2014
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Lawsuit Settlements:
$15,000 Lopez, Georgia vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV04694
$45,000 Seda, Daniel vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV04628
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$15,000 Lopez, Georgia vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV04694
$45,000 Seda, Daniel vs City of New York, et al., 2012 EDNY EDNY 12CV04628
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Articles
NYPD lieutenant caught cheating on three straight promotion tests that zoomed him up the ranks, but he keeps job, New York Daily News, 9/1/2020Complaints
10
Complaints
20
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
5
Complainant Uncooperative
5
Exonerated
1
Unfounded
3
Unsubstantiated
4
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202305436,
May 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202302998,
April 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Obstructed Shield Number |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
Complaint #202200277,
January 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 45-49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Formalized Training |
| APU Plea Penalty: | Formalized Training |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Resolved by plea, July 21, 2025 |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary |
| Complaint Closing Report | |
| NYPD Plea Agreement |
Complaint #202102878,
May 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Property damaged |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Asian Female, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
| Complainant: | Asian Female, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital |
| Complainant: | Asian Female, 55-59 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #201503029,
April 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Gender |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Female, 23 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Female, 23 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201408530,
August 2014
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 19 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201300655,
January 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 17 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 17 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
Complaint #201005619,
April 2010
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201003285,
March 2010
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #200715277,
October 2007
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 16 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Complaint #202305436, May 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Hispanic Male, 55-59 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202302998, April 2023 | ||
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| Abuse of Authority: Obstructed Shield Number | Unfounded | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202200277, January 2022 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Within NYPD Guidelines | |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Hispanic Female, 45-49 | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Hispanic Male, 45-49 | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Formalized Training | ||
| APU Plea Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Resolved by plea, July 21, 2025 | ||
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary | |
| Complaint Closing Report | ||
| NYPD Plea Agreement | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202102878, May 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Property damaged | Asian Female, 55-59 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Asian Female, 55-59 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital | Asian Female, 55-59 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201503029, April 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Offensive Language: Gender | Female, 23 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Discourtesy: Word | Female, 23 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201408530, August 2014 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Exonerated | |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Female, 19 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201300655, January 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 17 | Unsubstantiated |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 17 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201005619, April 2010 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) | Male, 21 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 21 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201003285, March 2010 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | White Male, 27 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200715277, October 2007 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 16 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
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.
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2017-17658
Closed: 7/10/2017
Case Details:
- Guilty: While in the rank of Lieutenant wrongfully submitted a letter or had a letter submitted on his behalf requesting an accommodation for the Captain's promotion exam to the New York City Department of city wide administrative services (dcas), which Lieutenant othman knew contained a false statement or false information, and knowing that it will be filed with, registered or recorded in or otherwise become a part of the records of dcas.
- Guilty: While in the rank of Police Officer wrongfully submitted a letter or had a letter submitted on his behalf requesting an accommodation for the Sergeant's promotion exam to the New York City Department of city wide administrative services (dcas), which Police Officer othman knew contained a false statement or false information, and knowing that it will be filed with, registered or recorded in or otherwise become a part of the records of dcas.
- Guilty: While in the rank of Sergeant wrongfully submitted a letter or had a letter submitted on his behalf requesting an accommodation for the Lieutenant's promotion exam to the New York City Department of city wide administrative services (dcas), which Sergeant othman knew contained a false statement or false information, and knowing that it will be filed with, registered or recorded in or otherwise become a part of the records of dcas.
Penalty: Dismissal probation (12 months), suspended w/o pay (30 days), vacation days (30 days)
Case: 2014-11577
Closed: 4/10/2014
Case Details:
- Guilty: While on-duty, did fail and neglect to make required entries in his activity log.
- Guilty: While on-duty, failed to supervise.
- Guilty: While on-duty, was absent from his assigned post without permission or police necessity.
Penalty: Vacation days (13 days)
Lawsuits
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $60,000 total settlements.Lee, Claudia Marie vs Town of Wawayanda Et. al.
Case # 23CV07064, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 26, 2023, ended January 14, 2026
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Justiniano, Jonathan vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 158997/2023, Supreme Court - New York, September 19, 2023
Complaint
Description: On September 30, 2022, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Plaintiff was riding his moped headed towards his home from a friend’s house when he observed a vehicle traveling closely to him and moved to the far right lane to avoid a collision unbeknownst to the Plaintiff the vehicle was an unmarked police vehicle. Defendant PO Ismael Arriaza, Rolando Llovera, Lieutenant Ahmed Othman and John Does never employed any lights or sirens to indicate that they were officers or that they wanted Plaintiff’s attention. Defendants struck Plaintiff from behind by their vehicle, expelling him from his scooter and causing severe injuries. While Plaintiff was on the ground in excruciating pain and barely conscious, approximately 5 def...
Lopez, Georgia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV04694, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 13, 2012, ended June 25, 2013
$15,000 Settlement
Seda, Daniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV04628, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 25, 2012, ended November 19, 2013
$45,000 Settlement
Bailey, David 2012.pdf