Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)
In 2024, Jersey City PD sustained charges against Police Officer Montavious Patten, including insubordination, conduct unbecoming a public employee, and neglect of duty. According to the record, a urine sample Patten submitted on 1/27/2023 tested positive for cannabinoids (THC), obtained pursuant to random drug urinalysis required by NJOAG policy, and Patten violated departmental regulations directing that officers could not use cannabis, admitting he willfully ignored orders. Patten was terminated and was also suspended for 48 days; the record shows both sanctions.
Synopsis as reported by the agency
On or about 3/8/2023 this agency was made aware of a urine sample submitted by P.O. M. Patten #3379 on 1/27/2023 that tested positive for Cannabinoids(THC).The sample was obtained pursuant to random drug urinalysis as required by NJOAG Law Enforcement Drug Testing Policy. P.O. Patten violated departmental regulations that directed officers could not use cannabis, admitting he willfully ignored orders.
Compensation and pension
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Sources
[1]New Jersey Major Discipline Data, 2020-2025. New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. Sheet "Major Discipline Data", row 1116. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩