Michael Gargano

Michael Gargano

Michael Gargano
Badge #24508, White Male, 41
Police Officer at 84th Precinct since February 2016, active
Service started July 2005, made $166,000 last year, Tax #938534
michael.gargano@nypd.org

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital
Discourtesy: Word (3)


Articles

Cop injured, another reprimanded in Kensington car-hood ride gone wrong, The Brooklyn Paper, 1/6/2014

Complaints

6 Complaints
15 Allegations
5 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
3 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1 Complainant Uncooperative
6 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202006450, September 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #202006294, September 2020
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Complainant: Black Female, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
additional details

Complaint #202004227, June 2020
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
additional details

Complaint #201910097, July 2019
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant: Black Female, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital
Complainant: Black Female, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
additional details

Complaint #201807436, August 2018
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: White Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
Complainant: White Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: White Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Previously Adjudicated
Penalty: Closed Administratively (No penalty reported)
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #201709537, November 2017
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Complaint #202006450, September 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Black Male Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #202006294, September 2020
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 50-54 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Black Female, 50-54 Exonerated
additional details
Complaint #202004227, June 2020
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Complainant Uncooperative
additional details
Complaint #201910097, July 2019
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 50-54 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Force: Physical force Black Female, 50-54 Exonerated
Force: Hit against inanimate object Black Female, 50-54 Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital Black Female, 50-54 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 50-54 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
additional details
Complaint #201807436, August 2018
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) White Male, 33 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Force: Gun Pointed White Male, 33 Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word White Male, 33 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion: Previously Adjudicated
Penalty: Closed Administratively (No penalty reported)
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
Complaint #201709537, November 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Female, 33 Exonerated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusion definitions.


Discipline

Case: 2015-12946
Employment History Summary
Closed: 1/15/2015
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Operated a Department vehicle in a reckless manner, causing injury to a member of the service.
  2. Guilty: Failed to immediately inform a Supervisor and/or emergency services personnel of a vehicular incident that caused injury to a member of the service.
Penalty: Dismissal probation (12 months), pre-trial suspension days (30 days), vacation days (15 days)


Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Lawson, Peter J. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV05044, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 24, 2019, ended November 17, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about August 3, 2019, plaintiff's vehicle was struck by another vehicle. In response, NYPD Lieutenant Angel Vasquez, officer Egemen Ayoin, and officer Michael Gorgano arrived at the scene and handcuffed plaintiff before transporting him to the 84th Precinct. The officers falsely informed plaintiff that there was an open warrant for his arrest.

Raysor, Ftema vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 521486/2018, Supreme Court - Kings, November 15, 2018
Complaint
Description: On November 2, 2017, outside of Borough Hall, Officer Safi and three unnamed officers apprehended Plaintiff Raysor. During the interaction, Plaintiff Raysor was beaten, punched, and assaulted by the officers. The officers then restrained Plaintiff Raysor and dragged her on the ground. She was falsely arrested and imprisoned without probable cause or reasonable suspicion. Plaintiff was then charged falsely with trespass and disorderly conduct.

Other Documents

DA Disclosure Letter
Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter