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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 7 known lawsuits, $65,152 total settlements.
Medina, Zahirah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV00797,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 3, 2020, ended April 28, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff had just purchased a car at a dealership in July 2018. On August 3rd, 2018, Plaintiff was in her parked car when officers approached her and asked for license and registration. Due to a dealership mistake, the VIN on the vehicle did not match the registration. Plaintiff was booked and charged with four counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument. During her arrest and while at the precinct, Plaintiff was never able to make a phone call. The criminal charges were eventually dismissed in favor of Plaintiff.
American United Transportation, Inc vs Police Department, Nyc, et al.
Case # 032210-2019,
Civil Court - Kings, December 23, 2019, ended May 24, 2021
$12,152 Settlement
Mercedes, Jonathan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151927/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, May 9, 2018, ended November 16, 2018
$7,500 Settlement
Herrera, Victor M. vs Banks, Steven, Commissioner of Homeless Services, Nyc, et al.
Case # 17CV07691,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 17, 2018, ended August 1, 2018
$500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about July 17, 2016, plaintiff Victor M. Herrera was placed in an illegal chokehold by S.E.R.A. Security Officer Stone, as part of an illegal campaign of retaliation against plaintiff for his efforts to reform practices at the Department of Homeless Services contractor-owned facility Julio's Place. On Sunday, July 17, and Tuesday, August 9, 2016, plaintiff Herrera was held against his will overnight at the Harlem Hospital Medical Center Psychiatric Ward. During the August 9, 2016 incident, Defendant NYPD Officer Christopher Wintermute slammed plaintiff's head against the wall of Julio's Place at 102-104-106 West 128th Street, twisting his arms behind his back and placing mechanical restraints on plaintiff...
Seidu, Mohammed vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 260656/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 20, 2017, ended March 21, 2019
$7,500 Settlement
Polanco, Wilbinson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 305259/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 14, 2014, ended January 10, 2018
$25,000 Settlement
Smith v. Gonzalez of the 32nd Precinct of the NYPD et al
Case # 17CV05968,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff observed a vehicle being stopped by police and noticed that the vehicle belonged to his brother. Plaintiff approached the vehicle and saw that his brother was in the driver's seat. Plaintiff tried to approach the officer seated in the police van when he was told to step back. Plaintiff was then approached by officers on the sidewalk, who demanded to see his ID. Plaintiff then asked what he did wrong and was threatened to be arrested. The plaintiff then tried to call his wife, who is also an officer with the NYPD, but Officer Mendoza snatched the phone away from him. Officers then grabbed the plaintiff and interlocked his arms, while another officer punched him in the face. Plaintiff was then arrested ...