Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
Stephanie E. Cepeda
Badge #515,
Hispanic Female, 44
Detective Grade 3 at Narcotics Borough Bronx South since May 2026
Service
started January 2007,
made $187,000 last year,
Tax #944028
Lawsuit Settlements:
$30,000 Caraballo, Kennedy vs City of New York, et al., 2017 BCSC BCSC 300014/2017
$15,000 Mccartney, Steven vs City of New York, et al., 2015 SDNY SDNY 14CV10210
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$30,000 Caraballo, Kennedy vs City of New York, et al., 2017 BCSC BCSC 300014/2017
$15,000 Mccartney, Steven vs City of New York, et al., 2015 SDNY SDNY 14CV10210
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Complaints
3
Complaints
5
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
2
Complainant Uncooperative
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201600660,
November 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
|---|---|
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Penalty: | Command Discipline - A |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201104941,
April 2011
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Stop |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 21 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #200917005,
November 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 12 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 12 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Complaint #201600660, November 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | CCRB Conclusion | |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) | |
| Penalty: Command Discipline - A | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201104941, April 2011 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Hispanic Male, 21 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Abuse of Authority: Stop | Hispanic Male, 21 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200917005, November 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched | Black Male, 12 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) | Black Male, 12 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Discipline
Case: 2018-18441
Closed: 8/6/2018
Case Details:
- Guilty: While on-duty, failed and neglected to safeguard Department equipment.
- Guilty: Wrongfully failed and neglected to safeguard her service firearm.
Penalty: Vacation days (20 days)
Lawsuits
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $45,000 total settlements.Hyman, Anthony, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 808769/2024E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 31, 2024
Complaint
Description: On March 3, 2023, Anthony and Regenia Hyman were lawfully in their home at 6:15 in the morning when multiple members of the NYPD entered their home. Anthony was recovering from cervical spinal fusion surgery, and was wearing a hard collar. Because she was still in her sleeping garments, Regenia's breasts and body were exposed when the NYPD entered her home. Anthony was forced out of bed, at which point Detective Wilbert Hernandez (Shield #4925) twisted his arm, exacerbating a rotator cuff tear which needed surgery. Detective Jose Cintron (Shield #4861) put his foot on top of Anthony's recently fused neck. Both Hymans attempted to warn the police officers of Anthony's medical condition, but they were ignored. At...
Freites, Lady, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 809131/2022E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 30, 2023
Complaint
Description: On, July 1 2018, at approximately 5:00pm inside of 2020 Grand Avenue, The Bronx NY, plaintiffs Lady Freites, Delio Guillen, Denia Guillen, Thomas Guillen, were approached by defendant officers, Orlando Colon, Wilbert Morales, Daniel Collins, Zora Strothers, Charles Awani, Jose Batista, Timothy Harrington, Adam Acosta and Stephanie Cepeda whereby they grabbed, struck and retrained plaintiffs torso, arms and wrists. Defendants illegally stopped, searched, detained and arrested plaintiffs with excessive force. Defendant officers did not posses a lawful reason to approach the plaintiffs as they were not observed to be committing any crimes or violations of the law. Defendant officers also subjected plaintiffs to il...
Caraballo, Kennedy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300014/2017, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 18, 2017, ended April 11, 2018
$30,000 Settlement
Mccartney, Steven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV10210, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 7, 2015, ended June 23, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 27, 2012 at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Plaintiff was in the vicinity of Barry Street and Burnett Place in Bronx County when he was approached by Defendant New York City Police Officer Stephani Fidanza. Officer Fidanza was working undercover as part of a prostitution sting, and proceeded to offer the Plaintiff sexual services for a monetary fee. The Plaintiff, who was stopped at a stop sign when he was approached, declined the offer and informed Officer Fidanza that he believed she was a police officer. The Plaintiff turned down the street, at which time he was ordered to pull over by other members of the NYPD, including Defendant Stephanie Cepeda, who upon information and belief, were responding ...
Pierre-Louis, Josue vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307704/2009, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 23, 2009, ended July 23, 2013
Administrative Closing