Complaint #200508583, July 2005

Incident: July 22, 2005
Received: July 27, 2005
Closed: January 24, 2006


Reason for contact: C/V requested investigation of crime
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 13th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Michael Bellagamba, Bobby Lau, Timothy Malin
Officer: Vargas, Hipolito
Complainant: Male, 32
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Vargas, Hipolito
Complainant: Male, 32
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Vargas, Hipolito Male, 32 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Vargas, Hipolito Male, 32 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Unfounded

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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.