Desmond A. Morales

Desmond A. Morales

Desmond A. Morales
Former Captain at Patrol Borough Queens South
Also served at Patrol Borough Brooklyn South, Grand Larceny Div Zone 3, Crd Robbery Squad Zone 1, 72nd Precinct
Service started March 2000, ended March 2023, Tax #925772
Hispanic Male

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2022-26773
Closed: 1/11/2023

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Lawsuit settlements:
$25,000   Irizarry, Derick vs City of New York, et al., 2009 KCSC KCSC 028883/2009
$150,000   Montalvo, John vs City of New York, et al., 2008 KCSC KCSC 004020/2008
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Complaints

1 Complaint
1 Allegation
0 Substantiated
1 Complaint Withdrawn

Complaint #200910034, June 2009
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Complaint Withdrawn
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Complaint #200910034, June 2009
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Complaint Withdrawn
additional details

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2022-26773
Closed: 1/11/2023
Case Details:
  1. Pleaded Guilty: Possession of a forged instrument.
  2. Pleaded Guilty: Submission of a forged instrument.
Penalty: Dismissal probation (12 months), restitution ($500), vacation days (60 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $175,000 total settlements.

Cooper, Steven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV01517, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 30, 2017
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was crossing the street when he was struck by Defendant Officer's vehicle. Plaintiff tried to flee the Defendant Officers but Defendant Officer O'Connor grabbed and pushed Plaintiff into the middle of the roadway. Defendant Officers were in plainclothes and Defendant Lieutenant Jacobs brushed up against Plaintiff who felt a concealed firearm, to put Plaintiff in fear of death/injury. Plaintiff called 911 reporting an assault. Both Defendant Officers beat Plaintiff about his face and eye and tried to grab Plaintiff's phone to end the 911 call. Defendant Officer Schrell reported to the scene and denied Plaintiff any medical treatment for his bleeding injuries. Plaintiff was brought to the 90th Precinct...

Irizarry, Derick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028883/2009, Supreme Court - Kings, November 17, 2009, ended June 18, 2014
$25,000 Settlement

Montalvo, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 004020/2008, Supreme Court - Kings, February 6, 2008, ended November 6, 2014
$150,000 Settlement