Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Abuse of Authority: Stop
Daniel Vargas
Badge #4865,
Hispanic Male
Service
started July 2014,
made $154,000 last year,
Tax #957244
Lawsuit settlements:
$125,000 Eley, Lefone vs City of New York, et al., 2020 BCSC BCSC 033097/2020E
$50,000 Rivers, Michael vs City of New York, et al., 2020 KCSC KCSC 510332/2020
$20,000 Rodriguez, Orlando vs City of New York, et al., 2020 BCSC BCSC 025340/2020E
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$125,000 Eley, Lefone vs City of New York, et al., 2020 BCSC BCSC 033097/2020E
$50,000 Rivers, Michael vs City of New York, et al., 2020 KCSC KCSC 510332/2020
$20,000 Rodriguez, Orlando vs City of New York, et al., 2020 BCSC BCSC 025340/2020E
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Complaints
5
Complaints
5
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Closed - Pending Litigation
1
Exonerated
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202100882,
January 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Gun fired |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
Complaint #202002915,
April 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #202000911,
January 2020
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 15-17 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-SOL |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201706697,
August 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Gun Pointed |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 23 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201603367,
February 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Other |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #202100882, January 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Gun fired | Black Male, 21-24 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202002915, April 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Black Male, 40-44 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202000911, January 2020 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Male, 15-17 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-SOL | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201706697, August 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Gun Pointed | Black Male, 23 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201603367, February 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Other | Black Male, 22 | 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.
'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: 2022-25733
Closed: 5/23/2022
Case Details:
- Wrongfully stopped an individual known to the Department.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - A
Lawsuits
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $195,000 total settlements.Bryant, Jonathon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 502150/2023, Supreme Court - Kings, January 23, 2023
Eley, Stefvon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 802353/2021E, Supreme Court - Bronx, February 26, 2021
Eley, Lefone vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033097/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 22, 2020, ended September 13, 2022
$125,000 Settlement
Rivers, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 510332/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, June 18, 2020, ended January 3, 2022
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 1, 2019, Plaintiff Michael Rivers was walking home with his friend Kevin near Saint Paul's Place and Caton Avenue, Brooklyn, when an unmarked police car pulled over on Saint Paul's Place, causing other unknown pedestrians to run and scatter. Three Defendant Officers (of Officers Daniel Vargas and John Does 1-10) got out of the vehicle and approached Plaintiff and Kevin, because they did not run. A defendant officer stated he would shoot them if they fled the scene. Plaintiff was the instructed to get on the ground and he was then handcuffed. Defendant handcuffed and falsely arrested Plaintiff. Plaintiff was searched for contraband and, when nothing was found, he was taken to the 44th precinct for...
Rodriguez, Orlando vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025340/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 11, 2020, ended September 27, 2021
$20,000 Settlement
Other Documents
Brooklyn DA Disclosure Letter
references
additional CCRB complaint
#201906023