Complaint #9801632,
April 8, 1998

Officer: Vargas, Edwin
Allegation: Force: Gun as club
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Vargas, Edwin
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Vargas, Edwin
Allegation: Discourtesy: Nasty Words
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Vargas, Edwin Force: Gun as club Substantiated (Charges)
Vargas, Edwin Abuse of Authority: Threat of force Unsubstantiated
Vargas, Edwin Discourtesy: Nasty Words Unfounded

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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: April 8, 1998

Reason for contact: Others
Outcome: Assault/Arrested