Argenis Betanco

Badge #8617, Hispanic Male
Former Police Officer at 40th Precinct
Service started April 2017, ended March 2023, Tax #963401

Lawsuit Settlements:
$22,500   Diallo, Mamadou vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 BCSC BCSC 815286/2022E
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Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Exonerated

Complaint #202207962, November 2022
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
Complainant: Male, 21-24
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202003023, April 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #202207962, November 2022
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Male, 21-24 Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202003023, April 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 35-39 Exonerated
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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.

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Lawsuits

Diallo, Mamadou vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 815286/2022E, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 14, 2022, ended July 23, 2024
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 10, 2021, without any probable cause or any other legal justification, Plaintiff was instructed to step out of his vehicle by Defendants ARGENIS BETANCO, IVAN CRUZ, and other unknown police officers. Although they didn't have any legal basis, they grabbed, physically restrained and slammed Plaintiff against a wall. Defendants affixed metal handcuffs to Plaintiff’s wrists in an excessively tight fashion. In addition, they slammed Plaintiff onto the pavement, kicked, punched him and dragged him on the floor. Plaintiff was then unlawfully detained over the course of two (2) days and maliciously prosecuted for crimes he did not commit. Finally, on October 13, 2021, the criminal court proceedings were termi...

Other Documents

Bronx DA Notified Officer List