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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 6 known lawsuits, $75,000 total settlements.
Bradley, Donovan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 529775/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 10, 2023
Spann, Tyquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 526130/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 23, 2019
Martin, Alphonso vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV05935,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 1, 2018, ended March 25, 2019
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 28, 2015, plaintiff was lawfully parked in his vehicle when P.O. Jason Smith ordered plaintiff to exit. P.O. Smith then searched plaintiff, handcuffed him, and transported him to the 73rd Precinct. P.O. Smith later sent false allegations concerning plaintiff to the District Attorney's Office.
Wilson, Belinda, et al. vs P.O. Kalish, Micheal, et al.
Case # 18CV05219,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 5, 2018, ended April 25, 2023
$25,000 Settlement
Herrard, Evrard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00744,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 23, 2015, ended July 23, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Officer Villalona pulled Plaintiff over and immediately arrested him. He was taken to the 73rd precinct and charged with AC 10-118(B) - "Destruction or Removal of Property in Buildings or Structures"; and AC 10-125(B) - "Consumption of Alcohol in Public". Complaint was sworn by Lantigua. Plaintiff given ACD
Rhodes v. Smith et al
Case # 15CV00751,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendants pulled Mr. Rhode's vehicle over for no valid reason. After Mr. Rhodes produced a valid driver's license and registration, the defendants asked Mr. Rhodes to get out of his vehicle, and searched the vehicle without his consent. The Defendants found no contraband during their search of the vehicle. The Defendants then placed Mr. Rhodes under arrest even though he did nothing wrong. Defendants, including Officer Smith, acting in concert and with malice, conveyed false information to prosecutors in order to have Mr. Rhodes prosecuted for Attempted Tampering with Physical Evidence. Mr. Rhodes spent approximately 24 hours going through the system. After multiple court appearances, on September 10, 2014, Mr...