Crime & Safety

Man Tried to Undress Woman After Stamford Date: PD

He dropped the victim off after a date and she thought he had left, police said.

STAMFORD, CT—A local man was arrested after he tried to undress a sleeping woman after dropping her off following a date, according to police.

The incident happened on July 17 and Jose Penaranda, 23, was charged with fourth-degree sexual assault, according to the Stamford Advocate.

The victim said she was dropped off by Penaranda after a few drinks and awoke to find him trying to undress her. He wasn't invited in, according to police.

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