Former Mitchell High Coach Arrested on Drug Charge

A former coach at Mitchell High School with a long arrest record has once again been arrested.

A New Port Richey Police officer pulled over a 2002 Toyota Tundra Pickup Wednesday morning at the corner of Grand Boulevard and Montana Avenue after noticing the truck was driven by William Napolitano, according to a press release.

The officer knew Napolitano’s license had been revoked, according to the release. The officer placed Napolitano under arrest. Prior to impound, the truck was searched. Just before the search, Napolitano blurted, “You will find a lot of coke in there," the release said.

Police discovered 35 grams of powdered cocaine on the driver's side floor board along with a scale and plastic baggies for distribution, according to the release.

Napolitano, who used to coach track and field at Mitchell, was charged with driving with a revoked license and trafficking in cocaine.

This wasn’t the first time Napolitano, of 2057 Sugarbush drive in Holiday, has been charged with a cocaine-related offense. In 2008, he was charged with trafficking cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia, as well as possession of marijuana. He was also arrested and charged with possession of cocaine in 2010.

In years prior to 2008, he has also faced charges of soliciting prostitutes, according to the Tampa Bay Times.