New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith has had a turbulent few months off the field, racking up three separate police encounters in the span of roughly three months, including a domestic battery allegation just weeks ago.
Now, at least on the legal front, there is finally some resolution. Florida authorities have officially given Smith a chance to put one of the most difficult stretches of his career behind him as the 2026 season approaches.
Geno Smith’s Battery Allegations Officially Dismissed
On June 21, 2026, police responded to Smith’s residence after the woman, identified as his ex-girlfriend and manager who assists with the care of his children, called 911 claiming she had been assaulted by the 35-year-old quarterback.
She later posted a viral Instagram video. “Beat my ass cause he HATES taking care of his special needs kid and can’t be left alone with him because he’d rather watch s*x online and play Call of Duty,” she screamed in the clip.
Oct 23, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Brandon Williams (98) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Police noted conflicting accounts, the absence of independent witnesses, and an inability to review surveillance footage, which prevented them from determining a primary aggressor. The woman was subsequently trespassed from Smith’s residence.
Follow-up statements requested from both Smith and the woman were never provided, leading to the case being closed without charges. The supplemental police report explicitly states that the investigation concluded due to insufficient additional information.
While Smith faces no criminal charges, the NFL could still review the incident under its Personal Conduct Policy. And the battery case was far from his only run-in with law enforcement in recent months.
Smith Can’t Avoid Being in Trouble
The battery allegations aside, Smith had two additional police encounters in the past three months. Neither carried the same weight as the domestic violence claim, but both drew attention given the timing and circumstances.
The first came on March 18, when Smith was pulled over while driving a Rolls-Royce on a rainy afternoon. The officer noticed the vehicle had license plates registered to a Lamborghini rather than the car he was driving. Bodycam footage captured a visibly annoyed Smith repeatedly asking what he had done wrong, even after being told about the mismatched tag. The officer explained that the plates must match the vehicle.
The most recent stop came on July 6, 2026, when the Davie Police Department pulled Smith over for the third time in roughly three months. The stop occurred at 11:20 a.m. near his mansion in Davie, just blocks from his home. According to body camera footage obtained by the New York Post, Smith was driving a friend’s 2025 silver Aston Martin and was clocked going 70 mph in a 45-mph zone, 25 mph over the speed limit.
“All right, sir. Beautiful car. Seventy miles an hour, man, that’s too fast for 45,” the officer said during the stop. When asked for his license, Smith replied that it was inside his house. “My bad,” he added when informed that drivers are required to carry a physical ID at all times. He was issued two citations, one for unlawful speed and one for failing to carry his license, before being allowed to leave.
With the battery case now closed, Smith can turn the page heading into the 2026 NFL season. Entering his second stint with the Jets as the undisputed starting quarterback, he will now shift his full attention to training camp and the task of leading a franchise eager to return to contention.
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