On dutyThreats/intimidationExcessive forceFalse arrest or reportAssault or battery to an officer chargesResisting or obstructing arrest charges
Plaintiff:
Lewis Wedston
Incident date:
07/26/2013
Location:
3602 West Grenshaw St.
Allegations:
Wedston was standing outside near a van when the officers pulled up, grabbed Wedston, and slammed him against the van. One officer searched Wedston several times and another gripped Wedston's arm behind his back, threatening to break his arm. Next, an officer pulled Wedston's arm and popped his shoulder out of its socket. The officers arrested Wedston and charged him with aggravated assault of a police officer and resisting arrest. The charges were later dropped.