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, $110,000 total settlements.
Lopez, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04223,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 10, 2017, ended May 22, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about July 10, 2014, either defendant Det. Desormeau or Neve appeared before a judge with a confidential informant (C.I.) to swear out a search warrant. The testimony given there was to the effect of illegal firearms previously or currently in the possession of someone at 108-25 154th Street. There are questions around if the C.I. provided truthful information in regards to the resident of that address. As a result, the judge signed a "no knock" search warrant. Prior to the incident date, the plaintiff has been in contact with the NYPD to discuss a neighborhood gun buyback. Plaintiff removed a shotgun and handgun from a family member's home and disassembled it in anticipation of following through with the...
Jones, Robert Lee, Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 000623/2015,
Supreme Court - Queens, January 21, 2015, ended October 16, 2017
$35,000 Settlement
Rodriguez, Hector vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04138,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 5, 2013, ended December 3, 2019
$72,500 Settlement
Green, Monty vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02611,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 1, 2013, ended March 17, 2015
$2,500 Settlement