Complaint #202310973,
November 19, 2023

Officer: Vargas, Edgar
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Vargas, Edgar
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Vargas, Edgar
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Vargas, Edgar Black Male, 35-39 Force: Pepper spray Substantiated (Charges)
Vargas, Edgar Black Male, 35-39 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Vargas, Edgar Black Male, 35-39 Discourtesy: Word Within NYPD Guidelines

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Vargas, Edgar
Pending
APU - Decision Pending

Details

Incident: November 19, 2023
Received: November 21, 2023
Closed: May 2, 2025

Reason for contact: Report of other crime
Location: Commercial building
In NYPD 45th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Johnny Altamirano, Heidy Nunez
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected