Allegations:
Muniz was driving and Penny was a passenger when Muniz accidentally cut off Officer Ricken. Ricken began tailgating Muniz's car until it stopped at a red light at Chicago and Fullerton avenues. Ricken got out of his car with a gun drawn. Muniz and Penny had gotten out of Muniz's car, fearing for their safety. Ricken approached the two men, but got back into his vehicle when the stoplight turned green. He continued to tailgate Muniz's car for several blocks, nearly forcing it off the road, before driving away. Muniz and Penny immediately pulled over and called 911 to report the incident. Around 12:40 a.m. the following morning, Muniz awoke to approximately 10 police officers surrounding his home. At least two of the officers entered Muniz's home and arrested him on suspicion of aggravated assault. While the officers were walking Muniz out to the police car, one of them was on a cellphone saying something like, “Yeah, we got him for you. It's all good.” Muniz remained in police custody overnight and was released the next day. Muniz's car had been impounded, too. When Muniz went to pick up his car the next day, two of the windows were smashed in, the tires were flattened and there were several dents along both sides. The car's radio had been stolen along with some toys Muniz had purchased for his son. Muniz filed a complaint with the Independent Police Review Authority. The aggravated assault charge against him was later dismissed.