Allegations:
M.H., a minor, was leaving a friend's house with his brother near 97th and Throop streets when they saw a group of people running and, frightened, began to run as well. Officer Carroll ran after the two brothers, caught M.H., ordered him to get on the ground, then grabbed him, handcuffed and searched him. When M.H. asked Carroll why he was searching him, the officer punched him in the face and replied “Happy New Year, motherf****r” and then drove him to a police station. M.H. was treated at a hospital for his injuries. In Juvenile Court, the charges against M.H. were dismissed.