Jonathan Penny

Badge #18791, Black Male
Former Police Officer at 78th Precinct
Service ended November 2015, Tax #928947

Lawsuit settlements:
$1,750   Watkins, Isaac vs City of New York, et al., 2014 SDNY SDNY 14CV03171
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Discipline

Case: 2014-11549
Document
Opened: 5/13/2014
Closed: 12/11/2014
Case Details:
  1. Guilty: Did leave the scene of an accident where he caused damage to another motorist's vehicle
  2. Guilty: Did give false and misleading responses to questions during an official Department interview
Penalty: Dismissal from the New York City Police Department; however, judgment is suspended and respondent will be placed on dismissal probation for a period of one (1) year. Forfeiture of thirty (30) vacation days.


Lawsuits

Watkins, Isaac vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03171, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 20, 2014, ended January 8, 2015
$1,750 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Complaint, Original Complaint, Stipulation
Description: On January 9, 2014, at approximately 10:00 a.m., plaintiff was attending a job interview at the NYC Police Traffic Enforcement office. While filling out various interview-related paperwork, he was asked several times by PO Jonathan Penny if he knew a person named "Charles Deets." Plaintiff repeatedly denying any connection to this individual. Eventually, PO Penny arrested plaintiff because he believed to be "Charles Deets", who had an outstanding warrant out for his arrest. Officers James Gasiorek and Michael Daly were aware of the wrongful arrest but failed to intervene. Plaintiff was detained for approximately five hours, then brought to Manhattan criminal court, where he was released from custody.

Other Documents

Bronx DA Notified Officer List