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 2 known lawsuits, $42,500 total settlements.
Simmones, Leo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 819107/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 27, 2022
Complaint
Description: On July 12, 2022, P.O. RICE and DIAZ stopped the Plaintiff's friend’s driving car while the Plaintiff was a passenger in the vehicle's front passenger seat. Both parties were wearing seatbelts, and Plaintiff’s friend was driving the car in compliance with all vehicle and traffic laws. Nevertheless, P.O. RICE and DIAZ stopped and asked for the Plaintiff's friend’s driver's license. P.O. RICE and DIAZ told them that the license was suspended. The plaintiff had no idea about the suspension of the driver's license. P.O. RICE and DIAZ asked the Plaintiff to step out of the vehicle and search for the Plaintiff. Without finding any contraband, P.O. RICE and DIAZ retrieved Plaintiff’s personal belongings with his ba...
Chaneco, Chantal, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 156895/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, November 21, 2018, ended September 1, 2020
$42,500 Settlement