On dutyExcessive forceFalse arrest or reportPhysical force
Plaintiff:
Robert Grinnell
Incident date:
09/17/2008
Location:
5900 N. Merrimac
Allegations:
Grinnell was securing the door of his parked car outside his home when an officer approached and accused Grinnell of breaking into the vehicle. Grinnell tried to explain the situation to the officer, but the officer ignored him and pushed him to the ground. The officer then twisted Grinnell's arm behind his back and arrested him without cause. The officer also broke Grinnell's cellphone by dashing it against his car. Grinnell's case against the officer settled three years later.