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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 6 known lawsuits, $62,000 total settlements.
Gotay, Rene, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022765/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 20, 2018, ended September 17, 2018
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 17, 2017, plaintiff was around "The Hut" (a sportswear store) when he was approached by a defendant P.O. and asked if he would like to purchase an iPhone and iPad Mini. Agreeing to purchase the iPhone, plaintiff gave defendant P.O. $40. Defendant P.O. proceeded to search and seize plaintiff, placing him in handcuffs and arresting him. Plaintiff was charged with several crimes, which were disposed on the merits in favor of plaintiff.
Cargill, Jacob vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 305919/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 2, 2014
Cruz, William vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01199,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 25, 2014, ended November 26, 2014
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff while he was talking to someone on the street, frisked, harassed, and assaulted Plaintiff. Plaintiff was taken to 49th precinct and then the hospital. Defendant plead to Criminal Possession of a weapon in the fourth degree.
Martinez, Barbara vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306924/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 29, 2012, ended January 22, 2013
$30,000 Settlement
Medina, Juan vs P.O. Geoffrey Hernandez, et al.
Case # 501231/2011,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 16, 2012, ended April 13, 2017
Administrative Closing
Onilude v. Kucerak et al
Case # 308177/2011,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Summons/Complaint