Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Stephen A. Penaranda
Badge #1487,
Hispanic Male
Also served at
Police Service Area 5
Service
started January 2005, ended January 2025,
Tax #937263
Complaints
4
Complaints
5
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1
Exonerated
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201905471,
June 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 23 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201205140,
April 2012
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 41 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
| Complainant: | Black Female, 41 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #200801673,
January 2008
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
Complaint #200600952,
January 2006
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 27 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
| Complaint #201905471, June 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 23 | Exonerated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201205140, April 2012 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment | Black Female, 41 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Female, 41 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200801673, January 2008 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Male | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200600952, January 2006 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop | Male, 27 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| additional details | ||
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.
'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.
Lawsuits
Named in 2 known lawsuits.Williams, Sharon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153335/2015, Supreme Court - New York, June 24, 2015
Complaint
Description: On April 20, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully present in the lobby of her apartment building when she noticed an individual sitting on the stoop leading to the front door. The individual had earlier called 911 and falsely reported that Plaintiff violated an order of protection. Defendant officer Penaranda responded to the complaint and made no arrest at that time. Upon seeing the individual again, Plaintiff called 911 and asked an officer to come to the scene to ensure a second false complaint was not made against her. Defendant officer Penaranda responded for a second time but refused to file a report of the incident. Plaintiff asked Defendant Penaranda for his badge number, and in response he unlawfully handcuffe...
Walker, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00500, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 4, 2015, ended June 27, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint, Second Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officers in police vehicles approached Plaintiff while he was walking with a friend and arrested him, took him to the 73rd Precinct, and charged him with Possession of a Firearm. The case was dismissed after 5 court appearances.