Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Jesse D. Lawrence
Badge #11207,
Black Male
Police Officer at 72nd Precinct since September 2024
Also served at
60th Precinct
Service
started April 2022,
made $90,900 last year,
Tax #974262
Complaints
2
Complaints
5
Allegations
2
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
1
Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
2
Complainant Uncooperative
1
Unfounded
Complaint #202509851,
September 2025
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Gender |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Male, 30-34 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #202305261,
May 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera |
| Complainant: | Male, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Formalized Training |
| APU Plea Penalty: | Formalized Training |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Plea set aside, Formalized Training, May 28, 2025 |
| Penalty: | Formalized Training |
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary |
| NYPD Plea Agreement |
| Complaint #202509851, September 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Offensive Language: Gender | Hispanic Male, 30-34 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202305261, May 2023 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Black Male, 35-39 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property | Black Male, 35-39 | Substantiated (Command Discipline B) |
| Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera | Male, 35-39 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Formalized Training | ||
| APU Plea Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Plea set aside, Formalized Training, May 28, 2025 | ||
| Penalty: Formalized Training | ||
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary | |
| NYPD Plea Agreement | ||
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Lawsuits
Smith, Patrick vs City of Ny, et al.Case # 526215/2024, Supreme Court - Kings, October 8, 2024
Complaint
Description: On December 23, 2022, NYPD Officers Obieka W. Marshall and Giovanni Garcia (defendants) responded to a 911 call reporting a verbal argument between the Patrick Smith (plaintiff) and his partner. Despite no allegations of violence or illegal activity, the defendants entered the plaintiff’s apartment, questioned both parties, and confirmed he had committed no crime. However, they refused to leave unless he accompanied them. Under pressure, the plaintiff left voluntarily but was then ordered into an ambulance without cause. When he declined and attempted to walk away, the defendants forcibly shoved him into a fence and began assaulting him. The plaintiff was beaten by the defendants and additional NYPD officers...