Settling for Misconduct
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Case 09-CV-4204

$8,000

FALSE ARREST

Excessive force False arrest or report Gun

Plaintiff: Vincent Peters

Incident date: 06/08/2009

Location: 2245 S. Bell Ave.

Allegations:

Peters and Whisenant were sitting in a car at night when Officers Lewis and Rivera drove slowly by and shined a spotlight into the car, then drove away. Within minutes, the officers returned, got out of their squad car, approached the car, drew their guns and ordered Peters and Whisenant to get out. The officers handcuffed, arrested and searched their car without any warrants.

Additional plaintiffs:
  • Michael Whisenant

SEAN LEWIS

POLICE OFFICER

554728738
$12,000 total payments

RICKY RIVERA

SERGEANT OF POLICE

639628585
$8,000 total payments