Complaint #202401777,
February 15, 2024
| Officer: |
Stefopoulos, Nikolaos
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| Complainant: |
Hispanic Male, 25-29
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| Allegation: |
Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Officer: |
Stefopoulos, Nikolaos
|
| Complainant: |
Hispanic Male, 25-29
|
| Allegation: |
Force: Physical force |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Officer: |
Stefopoulos, Nikolaos
|
| Complainant: |
Hispanic Male, 25-29
|
| Allegation: |
Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Officer: |
Garcia, Fernando
|
| Complainant: |
Hispanic Male, 25-29
|
| Allegation: |
Discourtesy: Word |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Officer: |
Garcia, Fernando
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| Complainant: |
Hispanic Male, 25-29
|
| Allegation: |
Offensive Language: Disability |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Substantiated (Charges) |
| Officer: |
Stefopoulos, Nikolaos
|
| Complainant: |
Hispanic Male, 25-29
|
| Allegation: |
Force: Gun Pointed |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Officer: |
Garcia, Fernando
|
| Complainant: |
Hispanic Male, 25-29
|
| Allegation: |
Force: Gun Pointed |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Within NYPD Guidelines |
| Officer: |
Vukosa, Damir
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| Complainant: |
Male, 25-29
|
| Allegation: |
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Officer: |
Mariani, Jennifer
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| Complainant: |
Male, 25-29
|
| Allegation: |
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
| CCRB Conclusion: |
Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
|
Stefopoulos, Nikolaos
|
Hispanic Male, 25-29
|
Force: Physical force |
Within NYPD Guidelines |
|
Stefopoulos, Nikolaos
|
Hispanic Male, 25-29
|
Force: Physical force |
Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
|
Stefopoulos, Nikolaos
|
Hispanic Male, 25-29
|
Discourtesy: Word |
Within NYPD Guidelines |
|
Garcia, Fernando
|
Hispanic Male, 25-29
|
Discourtesy: Word |
Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
|
Garcia, Fernando
|
Hispanic Male, 25-29
|
Offensive Language: Disability |
Substantiated (Charges) |
|
Stefopoulos, Nikolaos
|
Hispanic Male, 25-29
|
Force: Gun Pointed |
Within NYPD Guidelines |
|
Garcia, Fernando
|
Hispanic Male, 25-29
|
Force: Gun Pointed |
Within NYPD Guidelines |
|
Vukosa, Damir
|
Male, 25-29
|
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
|
Mariani, Jennifer
|
Male, 25-29
|
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
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.
Penalties
Mariani, Jennifer
Previously Adjudicated
Closed Administratively (Command Discipline - A)
Garcia, Fernando
Formalized Training
Closed: Resolved by plea, April 7, 2026
APU Dismissed
Formalized Training
Vukosa, Damir
Previously Adjudicated
Closed Administratively (Command Discipline - A)
Details
Incident: February 15, 2024
Received: February 16, 2024
Closed: June 17, 2025
Last Updated: April 9, 2026
Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD
1st Precinct
Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime
Witness Officers:
Pronab Adhikary,
Nicole Betances,
Paul Campbell,
Jose Dume,
Emily Elvir,
Jackie Farina,
Michael Faught,
Jordan Gatesrollins,
Nazmul Hasan,
Ernest Hernandez,
Samantha Joseph,
Kayla Kaiser,
Milad Khan,
Sharif Maky,
Miguel Olivera,
Oswaldo Santiago,
Benedict Vultaggio,
Peter Wong
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected