Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits.
Faustin, Ricardo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 518857/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 19, 2023
Simon, Steven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 529222/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 13, 2022
Complaint
Description: On November 27, 2021, while the plaintiff was lawfully walking as a pedestrian, he was forcibly seized and detained by NYPD officers, including Adan Suazorodas, Larry Simpson, and Mark Fontana, without probable cause or reasonable suspicion to believe that the plaintiff had committed or was about to commit any crime or violation. Upon seizing the plaintiff, the officers conducted a forcible and invasive search without a warrant and without probable cause or reasonable suspicion. The officers also used excessive and unjustified force against the plaintiff, including grabbing and pulling his genitalia and forcibly slapping a cell phone from his hand.
Ederi, Avraham vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 525931/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 4, 2021
Locke, Lenworth Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06825,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 21, 2016, ended August 18, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was approached by Defendant Officers on the street, manhandled, assaulted and battered, physically thrown onto the hood of the police vehicle, and handcuffed in full view for a concocted and non-existent warrant for his arrest. Plaintiff was transported to the 70th Precinct and all charges were dismissed.
