Lopez v. City of New York et al

Summary

Defendant Officers executed a search warrant at Plaintiff's apartment and although no contraband was found they arrested him, took him to the 90th pct., and charged him with 220.03, which was dismissed. Plaintiff prescription meds were destroyed.

Plaintiff Attorney

Steven E Lynch The Law Offices of Steven E. Lynch 233 Fifth Avenue Suite 4a New York, NY 10016 (718)858-8737 Fax: (718)690-3593 Email: [email protected]

Named Officers

• Richard C. Alerte, Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North
• Jason E. Cohen
• Christopher T. Goodwin, Warrant Section
• Fernando P. Guimaraes, Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North
• Jonathan T. Jordan, Firearms & Tactics Section
• Thomas J. Lodico, 83rd Precinct
• James M. Mccullough, Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North
• Vincent M. Tiernan, Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North
• Ruperto Valentin, Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North
• Edward F. Velardi, Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North
• Carlo Giovingo
• Julio E. Micheli, Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North

Other Patterns of Misconduct

• Stolen Property

Types of Allegation

• Fabrication of Evidence
• Failure to Intervene
• False Arrest/False Imprisonment
• Malicious Prosecution
• Municipal Liability

False Criminal Charges Outcome

• Dismissed and/or Sealed

False Criminal Charges Type

• Drugs Related

Charges Against Plaintiff

• 220.03(06,09,16,18,21) Criminal possession of a controlled substance- any degree

Documents

• Complaint
• Amended Complaint