The person at the center of this case
Unknown male victim (stabbed to death)
Homicide · Open - Wanted for Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution
2 years waiting · since 2024
RICKY VARGAS
Justice for Unknown male victim (stabbed to death) — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Why did Vargas flee immediately after the incident, and where is he currently hiding?
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witness
Lead #2Were there witnesses to the stabbing outside the bar who can provide descriptions or identify the motive?
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location
Lead #3Which of his known ties (Pennsylvania, Florida, Chicago, Arizona, or Puerto Rico) is most likely his current location?
Ricky Vargas, a Latin Kings gang member, is wanted for the fatal stabbing of a man outside a bar in Garfield, New Jersey on February 4, 2024. He was charged with first-degree murder and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution, fleeing before his arrest. Vargas has ties across multiple states and may be using public transportation or homeless shelters; a $15,000 reward is offered for information leading to his capture.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Bergen County, New Jersey; United States District Court, District of New Jersey
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clue
Lead #4How does Vargas travel without a valid driver's license—is he using ride-sharing apps, mass transit, or staying in homeless shelters?
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Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - First Degree Murder, Causing Serious Bodily Injury and Leaving the Scene of a Crime, Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose, Possession of a Weapon Caution: Ricky Vargas, a known member of the Latin Kings gang, is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of a man outside of a bar in Garfield, New Jersey, during the early morning hours of February 4, 2024. The victim was stabbed to death.
On February 5, 2024, Vargas was charged with First Degree Murder, Causing Serious Bodily Injury and Leaving the Scene of a Crime, Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose, and Possession of a Weapon in the Garfield City Municipal Court in Bergen County, New Jersey, and a state warrant was issued for his arrest. On February 7, 2024, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Vargas in the United States District Court, District of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, after he was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Remarks: Vargas has ties to East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania; Winter Park, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Arizona; and Puerto Rico. He does not have a valid driver's license and may use ride sharing apps and mass transit to travel.
He may reside in homeless shelters.
Timeline of Events
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2024-02-04
early morningMurder outside bar
Victim stabbed to death outside a bar in Garfield, New Jersey
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2024-02-05
Charges filed
Ricky Vargas charged with First Degree Murder, Causing Serious Bodily Injury, Leaving the Scene of a Crime, and weapons possession in Garfield City Municipal Court
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2024-02-07
Federal warrant issued
Federal arrest warrant issued in United States District Court, District of New Jersey for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution
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Case Information
Incident:February 4, 2024 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 4, 2024 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
Up to $15,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case