Complaint #201807213,
August 28, 2018

Officer: Napolitano, Thomas
Complainant: Black Female, 55
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Napolitano, Thomas
Complainant: Black Female, 55
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Napolitano, Thomas
Complainant: Black Female, 55
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show arrest warrant
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Napolitano, Thomas
Complainant: Black Female, 55
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Napolitano, Thomas
Complainant: Black Female, 55
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Napolitano, Thomas Black Female, 55 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Substantiated (Charges)
Napolitano, Thomas Black Female, 55 Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Substantiated (Charges)
Napolitano, Thomas Black Female, 55 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show arrest warrant Exonerated
Napolitano, Thomas Black Female, 55 Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Substantiated (Charges)
Napolitano, Thomas Black Female, 55 Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Substantiated (Charges)

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.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Napolitano, Thomas
Closed: Trial verdict reversed by PC, Final verdict Not Guilty, June 3, 2022
APU Not guilty

Summary

On August 28, 2018, at approximately 7:22 a.m., [redacted] was sleeping in her home, located at [redacted] in Manhattan when her neighbors texted her to let her know that police officers were banging on her front door. When [redacted] approached the front door, she noticed that her peephole was missing and the officers were shining flashlights in (Allegations A: Abuse of Authority-[redacted] and Allegation B: Abuse of [redacted]). Detective Thomas Napolitano from Brooklyn Warrants asked through the closed door whether [redacted] son, [redacted] was in the apartment. [redacted] opened her door, and asked to see the warrant before the officers entered (Allegation C: Abuse of Authority - [redacted]). Detective Napolitano told her that he would show it to her, and he entered and searched [redacted] apartment (Allegation D: Abuse of Authority [redacted] within allegation B). During the apprehension of [redacted], Det. Napolitano allegedly stated, "Let's get the mother, let's lock her up" and "I should arrest you for harboring a fugitive" (Allegation E: Abuse of Authority - [redacted]). [redacted] was arrested for a parole violation. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: August 28, 2018
Received: August 30, 2018
Closed: January 27, 2020

Reason for contact: Execution of search warrant
Location: NYCHA
In NYPD 20th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Frank Ingenito, Eric Samuels, Paul Viar