Andrew Ventrella

Former Deputy Inspector at Strategic Response Group
Also served at 77th Precinct, 32nd Precinct
Service started October 1990, ended November 2022, Tax #896907
White Male

Lawsuit settlements:
$415,002   Richardson, Diana C., et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2021 EDNY EDNY 21CV03609
$20,000   Neil, Eva S. vs Ventrella, Andrew, et al., 2018 QCSC QCSC 700782/2018
$40,000   Reinhart, Julia, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2013 SDNY SDNY 13CV08314
$45,000   Criollo, Cynthia C. vs City of New York, et al., 2013 NYCSC NYCSC 155601/2013
$1,680   Geico Indemnity Company Aso Walker, Charlie vs City of New York, et al., 2013 CCQ CCQ 004393/2013
$324,001   Branch v. The City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 11CV03048
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Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
2 Exonerated

Complaint #200508754, July 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200100016, December 2000
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 20
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200508754, July 2005
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #200100016, December 2000
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 20 Exonerated
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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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 6 known lawsuits, $845,683 total settlements.

Richardson, Diana C., et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV03609, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 6, 2021, ended June 15, 2023
$415,002 Settlement
Complaint

Neil, Eva S. vs Ventrella, Andrew, et al.
Case # 700782/2018, Supreme Court - Queens, January 22, 2018, ended September 7, 2018
$20,000 Settlement

Reinhart, Julia, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV08314, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 21, 2013, ended August 1, 2014
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 17, 2012, Plaintiffs JULIA REINHART and TIMOTHY EASTMAN were lawfully present in Lower Manhattan as photojournalists covering the one year anniversary of Occupy Wall Street. Without cause, Plaintiff JULIA REINHART was bodily seized by one or more Defendant POLICE OFFICERS, handcuffed and placed under arrest at the direction Defendant NEW YORK CITY POLICE CAPTAIN VENTRELLA. Without cause, Plaintiff TIMOTHY EASTMAN was bodily seized by one or more Defendant POLICE OFFICERS, handcuffed and placed under arrest at the direction Defendant NEW YORK CITY POLICE CHIEF THOMAS PURTELL. Plaintiffs were released later in the day on September 17, 2012. All charges against Plaintiffs were eventually dismissed an...

Criollo, Cynthia C. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155601/2013, Supreme Court - New York, July 15, 2013, ended April 30, 2014
$45,000 Settlement

Geico Indemnity Company Aso Walker, Charlie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 004393/2013, Civil Court - Queens, February 20, 2013, ended April 16, 2013
$1,680 Settlement

Branch v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV03048, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$324,001 Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Judgment, Stipulation for Atty's Fees, Complaint