Plaintiff:
Kenyada Redmond
Incident date:
02/05/2012
Location:
6830 S. Oglesby Ave.
Allegations:
Redmond and Officer Pippen were residents of the same building in the South Shore neighborhood. Both were in the building's laundry room when they had an angry dispute. O Pippen showed Redmond his gun and badge. Redmond attempted to leave the argument and return to his residence. Pippen prevented Redmond from leaving by choking and physically restraining him. He drew his weapon and pointed it at Redmond, stating that he could have him arrested. Additional officers soon appeared at the scene and arrested and searched Redmond. He was transported to the police station, where he was charged with battery. The charges were later dismissed.