Complaint #202407067,
July 15, 2024

Officer: Vargas, Andy
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Vargas, Andy
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Gajewski, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Saar, Steven
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Gajewski, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Vargas, Andy Black Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Stop Within NYPD Guidelines
Vargas, Andy Black Male, 35-39 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Gajewski, Joseph Black Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unfounded
Saar, Steven Black Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unfounded
Gajewski, Joseph Black Male, 35-39 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines

Conclusion Meanings:

'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.


Details

Incident: July 15, 2024
Received: July 16, 2024
Closed: July 22, 2025

Reason for contact: Report of other crime
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 103rd Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Michael Modico
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected