Home invasionDestroy/conceal/fabricate evidenceWitness manipulationExcessive forceIllegal search/seizureFalse arrest or reportPhysical forceAssault or battery to an officer chargesResisting or obstructing arrest chargesHospitalized
Plaintiff:
Frank Vasquez
Incident date:
07/25/2013
Location:
9545 S. Avenue M
Allegations:
Vasquez was in his garage arguing with his girlfriend. Neighbors called the police and Officers Lobianco and Fry arrived on the scene. Lobianco started trying to force open the garage door. Vasquez went over to open the door for him but Lobianco kicked it in. Once inside Lobianco threw Vasquez to the ground and officers began beating him with batons and kicking him. After the beating, officers charged Vasquez with resisting arrest and domestic battery. His girlfriend told officers that Vasquez had not been violent towards her, but they coerced her into going to a police station and signing a criminal complaint against him, by telling her that if she signed it he would be released from custody. Officers took Vazquez to a hospital to treat his injuries and then to Cook County Jail. Vazquez was found not guilty at a bench trial.