Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
James G. Wilson
Captain at Communications Division since May 2026
Also served at
94th Precinct,
Brooklyn Court Section,
Internal Affairs Bureau,
Patrol Borough Brooklyn North,
88th Precinct,
81st Precinct,
76th Precinct,
120th Precinct
Service
started July 2006,
made $209,000 last year,
Tax #942713
White Male, 51
Articles
NYPD transfers Brooklyn captain seen badmouthing Mayor Mamdani on video, Gothamist, 5/5/2026Complaints
3
Complaints
4
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Complaint Withdrawn
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201605012,
June 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 47 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201304015,
May 2013
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 43 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Not guilty |
| CCRB Recommended Penalty: | Forfeit vacation 5 days |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: Not guilty after trial-PC Approved, May 27, 2016 |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #200910589,
July 2009
additional details
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Race |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
| Complaint #201605012, June 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | White Male, 47 | Unsubstantiated |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201304015, May 2013 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number | Black Male, 43 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched | Substantiated (Charges) | |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Not guilty | ||
| CCRB Recommended Penalty: Forfeit vacation 5 days | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: Not guilty after trial-PC Approved, May 27, 2016 | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #200910589, July 2009 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Offensive Language: Race | Male | Complaint Withdrawn |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| 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.
Lawsuits
Named in 4 known lawsuits.Torres, Josue G. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV04258, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 1, 2023, ended September 30, 2025
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about July 1, 2020, Plaintiff, a police officer, was falsely arrested after his ex-partner falsely claimed to Officer Barry Driscoll that Plaintiff was violent towards her. Officer Driscoll observed injuries to Plaintiff's ex-partner's neck and face. Her injuries were due to the tussle that ensued after she moved towards Plaintiff in a threatening manner and so he tried to physically restrain her. Officer Driscoll, due to his confirmation against male officers of color, dismissed Plaintiff's legal defenses and falsely arrested Plaintiff. Officer Denis O'Hanlon, although hearing Plaintiff's ex-partner admit that Plaintiff was never physically abusive, engaged in the same confirmation bias as Officer Drisco...
Wagner, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 515708/2018, Supreme Court - Kings, August 10, 2018
Complaint
Description: On August 9, 2017, the plaintiff purchased a six-pack of beer from Howard Deli Mart (276 Marion Street, Brooklyn, NY) and returned to his nearby home. Upon arrival, he sat on his stoop and conversed with friends. Shortly thereafter, defendant police officers Pearce Martinez and John Doe #1 were called to the deli to respond to an alleged robbery. They approached the plaintiff, stating they needed to arrest him for the theft of a six-pack of beer from Howard Deli. The plaintiff asserted he had paid for the beer and that the surveillance video from Howard Deli would confirm his purchase. The officers instructed the plaintiff to stand and approach them, to which he asked if they had reviewed the surveillance foota...
Szabo, Jessica On Behalf of J.p.s.r. vs Sgt. Sills, Linda, et al.
Case # 16CV03683, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 19, 2016
Beauford, Anthony, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07054, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 13, 2013
Complaint, First Amended Complaint
Description: On May 11, 2013, Plaintiffs Anthony Beauford, his father Arthur Lawyer, and Lawyer's girlfriend Shauna Simmons were lawfully within their residence when approximately six NYPD officers knocked on the door and pushed their way inside despite lacking a warrant and consent. Officers included Officers Benigno Gonzalez, Brett Healy, James Wilson, and Thomas Jurewicz. They were looking for a badge that an officer had lost earlier that afternoon in the arrest of an unrelated party. Officers pushed Plaintiff Beauford when they entered and dragged Plaintiff Simmons into the hallway. They told Plaintiff Lawyer that an officer lost the badge and demanded he return it. Plaintiff Lawyer told Officers that he didn't have it ...