Allegations:
Nowack got into a fight with Officer Warner, who was off duty, at a bar in Wrigleyville. Warner, who was drunk, hit Nowack several times in the head and face. The officer dropped his gun on the floor during the altercation. Officers Varela and Pope arrived at the bar after receiving a 911 call and gave Warren his gun despite his drunken state. Nowack was treated for his injuries at a hospital, where the officers attempted to persuade him not to press charges against Warner. Detective Salemme was assigned to investigate the case, and successfully intervened to stop Nowack from pressing charges against a police officer.