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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $82,500 total settlements.
Avila-Alvarez, Edelmin vs Amityville Village Police Department, et al.
Case # 15CV03740,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 19, 2015, ended September 16, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 12, 2014, plaintiff Edelmin Avila-Alvarez was lawfully present as a patron at a store when Officer Vincent DeSantis, who was off duty at the time, forcibly dragged plaintiff out of the store and threw him to the ground. Officer DeSantis then proceeded to stand on plaintiff's left hand for an excessive period of time.
Romero, Elias vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303524/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 18, 2013, ended December 1, 2016
$75,000 Settlement