On dutyExcessive forcePhysical forceAssault or battery to an officer charges
Plaintiff:
Stephen Toplin
Incident date:
05/14/2014
Location:
5900 S. Rockwell St.
Allegations:
Toplin was riding his bike in the Gage Park neighborhood when Officers Garza and Habiak tried to stop him. Toplin refused to stop and talk, so Garza and Habiak punched and kicked him. They arrested Toplin on suspicion of aggravated battery. The false charge was later dismissed.