Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $209,000 total settlements.
Crumble, Chenier vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01776,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 2, 2014, ended September 17, 2014
$9,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about August 1, 2013, Plaintiff was employed at a rehab center when a patient of the clinic refused to consent to a medical examination as required by the center. Officer Deidre Defreitas and three unnamed officers arrived at the location and attempted to enter the building. Plaintiff explained to them that they were not permitted due to the confidentiality of patients therein, but the officers eventually forced their way into the building. They approached Plaintiff and forcefully put handcuffs on his wrists as tight as they could be applied, causing injury to his shoulder and wrists. Plaintiff was held in the lobby of the building for about 45 minutes and then brought outside to stand for another 45 minu...
Quinones, Serafin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00867,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 12, 2014, ended January 12, 2015
$200,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 15, 2013, Plaintiff was driving with his wife when he was pulled over by police officers. they demanded to see the identification of each occupant of the car. After checking the identifications and asking several questions, Plaintiff was issued a ticket for driving through a red light. Plaintiff and his wife then drove away. Approximately one block later, officers pulled him over again. They approached Plaintiff's car with their guns drawn. Plaintiff was violently pulled from the driver's seat and assaulted by the officers. He was dragged, punched and kicked multiple times. He was struck several times with a police baton. Plaintiff was taken to the precinct handcuffed despite having committed no cri...