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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $175,000 total settlements.
Bey, Umi Judith vs Mcardle, John Doe, et al.
Case # 18CV09656,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 19, 2018, ended November 14, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about April 17, 2018, plaintiff was asleep in her apartment when NYPD officers, including officers McArdle, Wala, Serrano, and Gravitch entered without probable cause and conducted a search without a warrant. The officers handcuffed plaintiff's daughter, claiming that she had violated an order of protection. The judge who issued the order of protection based such issuance on hearsay.
Charles, Leston vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV02783,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 17, 2011, ended February 21, 2015
$175,000 Settlement