Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search (2)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search (2)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Dominic Ruggiero
Badge #3882,
White Male, 44
Sergeant at Leadership Training Section since November 2022
Service
started January 2012,
made $163,000 last year,
Tax #952194
Lawsuit Settlements:
$1,598,000 Cortes, Gonzalo vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV03014
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$1,598,000 Cortes, Gonzalo vs City of New York, et al., 2014 EDNY EDNY 14CV03014
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Complaints
4
Complaints
6
Allegations
3
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Substantiated (Formalized Training)
1
Alleged Victim Unavailable
1
Unfounded
1
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201506572,
August 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
Complaint #201411610,
November 2014
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Asian Male, 25 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
| Complainant: | Asian Male, 25 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
Complaint #201304223,
March 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 41 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
Complaint #201300850,
February 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 45 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Complaint #201506572, August 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 22 | Substantiated (Formalized Training) |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Male, 22 | Unfounded |
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201411610, November 2014 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Asian Male, 25 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Asian Male, 25 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201304223, March 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 41 | Alleged Victim Unavailable |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201300850, February 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 45 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct 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' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $1,598,000 total settlements.Figueroa, Luis, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV02154, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 27, 2021
Complaint
Description: On April 20, 2018, Luis Figueroa and Tanya Mucmacher were stopped on the sidewalk by NYPD oficers Detective Patrick Mcllmuray, omoni Ruggiero, and Juan Cruz. The officers only told Figueroa and Mucmacher that an incident had occurred and they fit the description. Within 15 minutes, Plaintiffs were surrounded by at least 15 additional oficers. They were arrested without being told on what charges. Eventually they learned a robbery had occured, and the police had allegedly told the victim, who could not make an identification because the robber was wearing a mask that covered everything but their eyes, to ID Figueroa and Mucmacher as the perpetrators. Charges dismissed December 2018.
Diaz, Raymond, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 704238/2018, Supreme Court - Queens, June 15, 2018, ended April 9, 2020
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On October 28, 2014, plaintiffs Raymond Diaz and Raymond Diaz, Jr. were arrested by defendant Officer Ruggiero and unknown defendant Officer Doe on false charges of second degree weapon possession and seventh degree possession of a controlled substance. Mr. Diaz, Jr. remained in custody until November 4, 2014, while Mr. Diaz remained in custody until August 29, 2016. The criminal charges were terminated in favor of the plaintiffs on March 8, 2017.
Cortes, Gonzalo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03014, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 19, 2014, ended December 9, 2024
$1,598,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 1, 2013, Plaintiff Gonzalo Cortes was unlawfully stopped, searched, arrested, transported to the 115th precinct of the NYPD by police, including one Officer Smith (unknown first name) and then was beaten when he asked to use the restroom, causing him a tear in his shoulder. Plaintiff alleges he was met with indifference with respect to his medical condition, and also that officers failed to intervene on his behalf.