Complaint #201608693,
October 16, 2016

Officer: Morton, Thomas
Complainant: Black Female, 29
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Morton, Thomas
Complainant: Male
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Victim Unidentified
Officer: Morton, Thomas
Complainant: Male
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Morton, Thomas
Complainant: Black Female, 29
Allegation: Offensive Language: Sexual orientation
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Recategorized as: Offensive Language: Other
Officer: Morton, Thomas
Complainant: Male
Allegation: Offensive Language: Sexual orientation
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Recategorized as: Offensive Language: Other
Officer: Paperman, Harrison
Complainant: Black Male, 30
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Morton, Thomas
Complainant: Black Female, 29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Morton, Thomas
Complainant: Black Female, 29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Morton, Thomas
Complainant: Black Female, 29
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Morton, Thomas Black Female, 29 Force: Chokehold Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Morton, Thomas Male Force: Physical force Victim Unidentified
Morton, Thomas Male Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Morton, Thomas Black Female, 29 Offensive Language: Sexual orientation Unsubstantiated
Recategorized as Offensive Language: Other on December 9, 2024
Morton, Thomas Male Offensive Language: Sexual orientation Unsubstantiated
Recategorized as Offensive Language: Other on December 9, 2024
Paperman, Harrison Black Male, 30 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Morton, Thomas Black Female, 29 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Morton, Thomas Black Female, 29 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Morton, Thomas Black Female, 29 Force: Chokehold Unfounded

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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.


Penalty

Morton, Thomas
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty

Summary

On October 16, 2016, at approximately 7:35 p.m., PO Harrison Paperman and PO Thomas Morton responded to the Kmart store located on 770 Broadway in Manhattan upon receiving a radio run at the location in regards to security guards attempting to restrain [redacted] who was caught shoplifting. At the location, PO Paperman attempted to place [redacted] in handcuffs by pulling [redacted] to the ground and handcuffing him (Allegation A). At some point, [redacted]s cousin, [redacted] entered the location and PO Morton allegedly grabbed the front of [redacted] neck with one hand (Allegation B). Video evidence shows that PO Morton pushed [redacted] out of the location (Allegation C). While outside of the store, PO Morton allegedly placed [redacted] in a chokehold (Allegation D). PO Morton also allegedly tackled an unidentified male bystander to the ground outside of the location (Allegation E). It was also alleged that PO Morton told this male bystander, "You fucking pussy," and stated, "Over here defending faggots" (Allegations F and G). At some point, PO Morton allegedly called [redacted] "faggot" and stated, "Homosexuals deserve everything they get and cannot complain about how people treat you because you're fucking evil" (Allegations H and I).
[redacted]
[redacted] and [redacted] were both arrested during this incident (Board Review 21 and 22). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: October 16, 2016
Received: October 17, 2016
Closed: May 3, 2017
Last Updated: December 11, 2024

Reason for contact: C/V intervened on behalf of/observed encounter w/3rd party
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 9th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Justin Conde, Kevin Mckeon
Video evidence collected