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.
'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.
'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, $221,500 total settlements.
Smith, Dennis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506705/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 8, 2022
Complaint
Description: On July 11, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the sidewalk when Defendant NYPD officers, including Matthew McCurry, Michael Ardolino, Michael LaGattolla, Nicholas Conway, Sergio Castillo, Christian Calvagna, Joshua Navarro, and Michael Hansson unlawfully approached and stopped Plaintiff to question him about an argument he had with his wife several hours before. Defendants then seized and searched Plaintiff, despite lack of reasonable suspicion or probable cause. Plaintiff was accused him of a criminal act and was placed in overly-tight handcuffs, causing injury. While Plaintiff was in custody, Defendants went to the residence of Plaintiff's wife and lied to gain access and search the property. Defendants...
Brown, Tyrek vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 525971/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 4, 2021, ended May 19, 2022
$1,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 21, 2020, Plaintiff was lawfully at Bradford Street and Sutter Avenue Brooklyn, when Defendant Officers pulled over a motor vehicle that Plaintiff was a passenger in. Defendants Officers alleged to have found marijuana in the motor vehicle, and although Plaintiff denied being in possession of said marijuana, Plaintiff was taken into custody and arrested for possession. Plaintiff was taken to the 75th precinct, processed, and taken to Central booking, and released after 19 hours. All charges against Plaintiff were dismissed pre-arraignment.
Batista, Reimundo vs City of New York et al.
Case # 501404/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 24, 2019, ended April 12, 2021
$45,000 Settlement
Kearse, Donnell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 517170/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 7, 2016, ended January 26, 2021
$175,000 Settlement