Lawrence J. Donnelly

Former Lieutenant Special Assignment at 25th Precinct
Also served at 50th Precinct
Service started July 1999, ended February 2025, Tax #923777
Black Male

Lawsuit Settlements:
$180,000   Bernabe, Saul vs City of New York, et al., 2014 SDNY SDNY 13CV05531
$65,000   Quinn, James vs City of New York, et al., 2009 BCSC BCSC 307927/2009
$52,500   Bello v. City of New York et al, SDNY SDNY 09CV09823
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Complaints

6 Complaints
9 Allegations
0 Substantiated
3 Complainant Uncooperative
4 Exonerated
1 Unable to Determine
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202105264, August 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
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Complaint #202100136, January 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200905111, March 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200902743, February 2009
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 21
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200713116, September 2007
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200500198, January 2005
Allegation: Offensive Language: Sexual orientation
Complainant: Black Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Black Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Male, 44
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202105264, August 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Black Male, 25-29 Unable to Determine
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Complaint #202100136, January 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Stop Black Male, 40-44 Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200905111, March 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Black Male, 21 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Black Male, 21 Exonerated
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Complaint #200902743, February 2009
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Hispanic Male, 21 Exonerated
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Complaint #200713116, September 2007
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Exonerated
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Complaint #200500198, January 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Sexual orientation Black Male, 44 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Black Male, 44 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Male, 44 Complainant Uncooperative
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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 6 known lawsuits, $297,500 total settlements.

Holloway, Eric vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 158260/2021, Supreme Court - New York, October 7, 2021
Complaint
Description: On 6/7/2020, Plaintiff was driving his vehicle with 4 passengers when stopped by NYPD at the intersection of 125th St and 2nd Ave. During the stop, Plaintiff offered all required documents. The vehicle was stopped for an extended period. one of the defendants opened the rear passenger door and removed one of the passengers. Plaintiff told one of the defendants that he would like to exit the vehicle to ensure the safety of his passenger. Plaintiff climbed out of his window in such a manner that he could turn his body and look across his roof to see the passenger. In response, defendants grabbed Plaintiff and pulled him out of the vehicle. he was forced to the ground and assaulted. he was arrested. Plaintiff was...

Sibblies, Marsha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022654/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 2, 2017
Complaint
Description: On November 27, 2006, Plaintiff was lawfully driving his vehicle when signaled to pull over by Defendant Papallo. Defendant asked Plaintiff if they owned the vehicle and for their license. Defendant Casazza lunged through the window and grabbed Plaintiff's pocketbook off of the passenger seat. Plaintiff pulled back on her purse and Defendant Casazza then latched on to the Plaintiff's arm and forcefully began twisting and pulling it. Plaintiff called 911 and more Defendants arrived at the scene. Defendant Taylor approached Plaintiff's car holding a nightstick and beating his hand in a threatening manner. Plaintiff was then ordered out of the vehicle and Defendant Taylor punched Plaintiff in the chest, grabbed he...

Sibblies, Marsha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020015/2015E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 5, 2015
Complaint
Description: On November 27, 2006, at approximately 5:50 pm, Plaintiff, an african american female, was driving home from the Bronx Veterans Hospital in the bronx on Bailey Avenue going towards 230th street and was stuck in traffic, when Defendant NYPD officer Antonio Papallo who was in the street directing traffic signaled for plaintiff to pull over to the side of the ramp to the Deegan Expressway. Defendant walked to Plaintiff's car and asked Plaintiff to role down the window and asked if the car belonged to Plaintiff. Plaintiff said yes and Defendant asked for Plaintiff's license. Plaintiff asked what she did wrong and Defendant told Plaintiff to stay there. Defendants Papallo and Defendant NYPD Officer John Casazza appr...

Bernabe, Saul vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05531, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 5, 2014, ended May 18, 2015
$180,000 Settlement
Third Amended Complaint

Quinn, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307927/2009, Supreme Court - Bronx, November 19, 2009, ended May 19, 2014
$65,000 Settlement
Summons/Complaint

Bello v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV09823, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$52,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Stipulation