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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $81,000 total settlements.
Bush, Leroy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307363/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 11, 2012, ended September 11, 2013
$21,000 Settlement
Morales, Miguel vs P.O. Palermo, et al.
Case # 308716/2010,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 22, 2010, ended March 9, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Cromedy v. The City of New York et al.
Case # 309450/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Urretia v. The City of New York et. Al
Case # 10CV08361,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$45,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: In January 2009, Urretia was returning home, when police officers informed him that his apartment had been broken into. The POs then arrested him for criminal possession of a controlled substance despite not finding any marijuana on him. Then the PO's took Urretia to the police precinct where they conducted an invasive strip search. After the search, the PO's went back to Urretias home and destroyed several valuable items. The eventual charges against him were dismissed on September 30, 2010.