Complaint #9400730,
March 5, 1994

Officer: Vargo, James
Allegation: Force: Dragged/Pulled
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Vargo, James
Allegation: Force: Nightstick/Billy/Club
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Vargo, James
Allegation: Force: Gun pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Vargo, James
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Vargo, James
Allegation: Force: Other - Force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Vargo, James
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Vargo, James
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Vargo, James Force: Dragged/Pulled Unsubstantiated
Vargo, James Force: Nightstick/Billy/Club Unsubstantiated
Vargo, James Force: Gun pointed Unsubstantiated
Vargo, James Force: Punch/Kick Unsubstantiated
Vargo, James Force: Other - Force Unsubstantiated
Vargo, James Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Unsubstantiated
Vargo, James Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse Exonerated

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: March 5, 1994
Received: March 7, 1994
Closed: March 7, 1994

Reason for contact: Patrol Encounter
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued