Former NYPD detective sentenced after guilty plea tied to misconduct with women
Lambert admitted to using his police phone and arrest powers to harass and exploit women, then received probation, counseling and 100 hours of community service.
- On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, former NYPD detective Matthew Lambert pleaded guilty in Manhattan court to official misconduct and receiving unlawful gratuities after sexually exploiting women during investigations and following an arrest.
- Court documents reveal Lambert's pattern of abuse began in March 2024, when he used his department-issued phone to send sexually charged messages to a woman reporting a missing package and harassed an assault victim.
- In May 2024, Lambert arrested a woman for petit larceny, offered to use his authority to release her, showed her inappropriate photos, and drove to her home where they had sex in his car.
- Judge Onya Brinson sentenced Lambert to two years' probation, 100 hours of community service, and mandatory counseling; he is permanently barred from police work in New York State following his December 2025 resignation.
- Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stated the 'disturbing conduct' damages faith in the criminal justice system and discourages crime reporting, following an investigation by Assistant District Attorney Tavis DeAtley and the Police Accountability Unit.
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Former NYPD detective pleads guilty to sending inappropriate texts to victims, having sex with woman he arrested - Regional Media News
(NEW YORK) - A former NYPD detective pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges of misconduct and receipt of unlawful gratuities after he sent inappropriate messages to two women and had sex with a woman shortly after she was arrested. Matthew Lambert resigned from the NYPD in December 2025. He was sentenced to two years' probation and is no longer eligible to be a police officer elsewhere in New York state. "The defendant's disturbing conduct is unacc…
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Pervert patrol: Former NYPD cop based in Manhattan pleads guilty to sexually harassing victims and suspects for lewd favors
A former Manhattan police officer pleaded guilty on Wednesday to using his position of authority to take advantage of women sexually, including a woman he had previously arrested. Matthew Lambert, 33, was walked through the halls of Manhattan court on June 10 in handcuffs. The disgraced former NYPD officer had his face hidden under a hood and face mask before he faced a judge. According to court documents, Lambert’s misconduct began in March of …
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