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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $125,000 total settlements.
Montero, Anthony vs City of New York
Case # 801796/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 1, 2023, ended June 30, 2023
$90,000 Settlement
Arredondo, Josemiro vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 805830/2021,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 28, 2021, ended November 21, 2022
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 3, 2020 Plaintiff was in the vicinity of Mount Eden Avenue and Monroe Avenue in the Bronx when Defendant Officers, including Officer Gomez, approached Plaintiff for no reason, and stopped, searched, and detained him in an aggressive and excessive manner. Plaintiff was falsely arrested, remained incarcerated for over 24 hours, and was required to make numerous court appearances over an extended period of time until all charges against him were dismissed.
Ramirez, Miguel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 800631/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 15, 2021
Complaint
Description: On August 13, 2020, an unmarked police car turned on its blue lights and approached Plaintiff's vehicle from behind, immediately prompting him to pull over to the side of the road. Three defendant officers, including Maximo Gomez, exited the vehicle and approached Plaintiff's window to ask him for his driver's license and registration information and then asked him to step out of his vehicle. Plaintiff watched as the officers retrieved a black plastic bag from the back floorboard, which he knew to contain pool cleaner. Plaintiff was then told he was being placed under arrest, and unlawfully handcuffed by Defendant NYPD Officers. The defendant police officers provided the District Attorney's Office with the fa...