Tillman Napier is a recurring character in the third season of the FX series Justified. Napier is the current chief of police in Harlan where is running for re-election unopposed. He is bribed by Robert Quarles in exchange that Napier will look the other way when Quarles makes a play to take over the Oxy business, as well as take care of Boyd Crowder. Napier is portrayed by guest star David Andrews.
Biography
Background
Napier is the current chief of police of Harlan (Presumably taking over after the death of former chief of police Doyle Bennett).
Season 3
In "The Man Behind The Curtain", Quarles bribes him with a large amount of cash in exchange for Napier looking the other way when Quarles makes a play to take over the Oxy business. He also asks Napier to take care of another major roadblock in his way of doing so: Boyd Crowder. Later, Napier and his men show up at Johnny's bar where they promptly close it down due to illegal poker machines, as well as a locked emergency exit.
In "Watching the Detectives", Napier is seen getting into his police car before abruptly exiting the car to re-enter his house. As soon as Napier reaches the porch, his car explodes. Immediately suspecting Boyd put the dynamite under his car, Napier and his men head down to Johnny's bar and arrest Boyd, who is create campaign signs for Napier's opponent in the Sheriff's election Shelby. Soon, Nick Mooney and Napier head to the police station and walk the apprehended Boyd inside while the local media is filming and explaining that Boyd has been arrested for putting dynamite under his car. While Napier grandstands, Boyd says nothing and stares straight ahead. Sheriff Napier enters his office to find Tanner Dodd waiting. Tanner explains that he is there to collect payment. Napier refuses, telling Tanner that he wasn't supposed to set off the car bomb until the Sheriff was safely back inside his house, revealing it was all a ruse to frame Boyd because his support of Napier's election opponent.
Relationships
- Robert Quarles: Associate
- Nick Mooney: Subordinate
Memorable Quotes
Appearances
| Season three appearances | ||||
| The Gunfighter | Cut Ties | Harlan Roulette | The Devil You Know | Thick as Mud |
| When the Guns Come Out | The Man Behind The Curtain | Watching the Detectives | Loose Ends | Guy Walks Into a Bar |
| Measures | Coalition | Slaughterhouse | ||