MinorExcessive forceFalse arrest or reportPhysical forceAssault or battery to an officer chargesOther charges filed
Plaintiff:
D.B.
Incident date:
10/18/2011
Location:
5551 W. Belmont Ave.
Allegations:
D.B., a high school student, was waiting at a bus stop at West Belmont and North Central avenues when he was approached by Officer Jackowiak, who had just left a nearby convenience store. Without any reason, Jackowiak threw D.B. against a wall, searched him, handcuffed him and accused him of assaulting a convenience store employee the previous week. Jackowiak said D.B. had been captured on camera during the assault. Several other officers were called to the scene and took D.B. to a police station for questioning. D.B. told detectives that he was at home sick the day of the assault, but they failed to investigate his statement. D.B. was charged with armed robbery and aggravated battery and detained for five hours before his mother was called and informed of the charges. D.B. spent the night in juvenile detention. After he was released, he was confined to his home for several weeks. He missed several important school events and activities because he was only allowed to attend school and church. D.B. was later found not guilty.