Home invasionRetaliationExcessive forcePhysical forceResisting or obstructing arrest chargesOther charges filed
Plaintiff:
Marcelino Ayala
Incident date:
05/08/2012
Location:
4831 S. Springfield Ave.
Allegations:
Ayala was at home when several police cars pulled up in front of his home and officers attacked and arrested two of his family members, including his grandson, as they were sitting on the front porch. Weeks earlier, his grandson had been found not guilty in a criminal trial. When Ayala walked outside, he saw an officer attacking his grandson. At that point, Officer Knight beat and arrested Ayala. Officer Walsh falsely charged Ayala with failing to obey a lawful order and resisting arrest. Ayala's home was searched without a warrant.