Complaint #202005641,
August 8, 2020

Officer: Vasquez, Edwin
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Vasquez, Edwin
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Panella, Nicholas
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Panella, Nicholas
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Vasquez, Edwin
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Obstructed Shield Number
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Vasquez, Edwin Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Exonerated
Vasquez, Edwin Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Panella, Nicholas Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Unsubstantiated
Panella, Nicholas Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Vasquez, Edwin Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Obstructed Shield Number Unfounded

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.
'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.


Penalty

Panella, Nicholas
Command Discipline - A

Details

Incident: August 8, 2020
Received: August 14, 2020
Closed: March 23, 2022

Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 113th Precinct Queens
Outcome: Moving violation summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected