Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
Thomas R. Costarella
Badge #4046,
White Male
Also served at
61st Precinct
Service
started July 2005, ended August 2024,
Tax #938273
Lawsuit Settlements:
$250,000 Pitter, Phillip vs City of New York, et al., 2016 KCSC KCSC 516270/2016
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$250,000 Pitter, Phillip vs City of New York, et al., 2016 KCSC KCSC 516270/2016
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Complaints
7
Complaints
14
Allegations
1
Substantiated
1
Substantiated (Charges)
1
Alleged Victim Uncooperative
1
Complainant Uncooperative
3
Complaint Withdrawn
1
Exonerated
2
Unfounded
5
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #201907897,
September 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 66 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: | APU Closed: MOS Retired |
| APU Case Status: | Closed: MOS Retired, October 10, 2024 |
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary |
| Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201705253,
April 2017
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 36 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
Complaint #201608244,
September 2016
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Electronic device information deletion |
| Complainant: | White Male, 29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Search of recording device |
| Complainant: | White Male, 29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201600272,
September 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 47 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Force: Chokehold |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 47 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Force: Other |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 47 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unfounded |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 42 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
Complaint #201103938,
March 2011
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
Complaint #201015041,
October 2010
additional details
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Offensive Language: Race |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 26 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201013883,
October 2010
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Hit against inanimate object |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | White Male, 60 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
| Complainant: | White Male, 60 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complaint Withdrawn |
| Complaint #201907897, September 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises | Black Female, 66 | Substantiated (Charges) |
| NYPD Conclusion: APU Closed: MOS Retired | ||
| APU Case Status: Closed: MOS Retired, October 10, 2024 | ||
| Documents: | APU Quarterly Report summary | |
| Complaint Closing Report | ||
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201705253, April 2017 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | White Male, 36 | Complaint Withdrawn |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201608244, September 2016 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | White Male, 29 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Electronic device information deletion | White Male, 29 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Search of recording device | White Male, 29 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201600272, September 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 47 | Exonerated |
| Force: Chokehold | Black Male, 47 | Unfounded |
| Force: Other | Black Male, 47 | Unfounded |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search | Black Male, 42 | Alleged Victim Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201103938, March 2011 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Male | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201015041, October 2010 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 26 | Unsubstantiated |
| Offensive Language: Race | Black Male, 26 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201013883, October 2010 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Hit against inanimate object | White Male, 60 | Complaint Withdrawn |
| Force: Physical force | White Male, 60 | Complaint Withdrawn |
| additional details | ||
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.
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $250,000 total settlements.Hafif, Dibo vs Rabbi Eli J. Mansour, et al.
Case # 22CV01199, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 31, 2022
Complaint
Description: On March 9, 2021 Dibo Hafif's home was surrounded by by 150 rioters at 8PM. Hafif called the NYPD and they sent 4 officers to take a report, the report was made for inciting a riot by Officer Parisi. Officer Parisi promised that him and his unit would arrest the rioters if they did not stop. The NYPD left 1 police car and the officers did not get out of their car. Once the officers left, the crowd grew to over 1,000 and they stayed until 2AM. On March 10, 2021, Hafif went to the NYPD 61st Precinct and was assured that anyone who was seen vandalizing at the riot that night would be arrested, this was specifically said by Officer Thomas Costarella and this promise was accompanied by Officer Costarella's personal ...
Sherman, Joshua vs P.O. Costarella, Thomas, et al.
Case # 519719/2019, Supreme Court - Kings, January 13, 2020
Complaint
Description: On September 24, 2016, Plaintiff was assaulted by an unknown individual on a public street. NYPD Officer Thomas Costarella and Sergeant Michael Szczecinski responded to a 911 call reporting the assault; when they arrived at the scene, they advised Plaintiff to go to the hospital, but Plaintiff did not want to go. The officers then grabbed Plaintiff’s arm and slammed his head into the ground. The officers proceeded to question, frisk, search, and arrest Plaintiff, who was not resisting. Plaintiff was taken to the 61st Precinct against his will, where he was placed in a holding cell. After being examined by EMS at the precinct, Plaintiff was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries, where he was hand...
Pitter, Phillip vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 516270/2016, Supreme Court - Kings, September 23, 2016, ended May 3, 2021
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 16h, 2015, at around 3:30pm, near the intersection of Batchelder St and Avenue V, P.O. Costarella, P.O. Rossignolo, Sgt. Kaiyuen and 10 unnamed NYPD officers tackled and violently brutalized Plaintiff Phillip Pitter before arresting him, causing severe injuries.The officers then transported him to the 61st Precinct where he was held for several hours, denied medical treatment, and accused of crimes that he did not commit.