Home invasionLock-upPlainclothesOn dutyExcessive forceFalse arrest or reportPhysical forceHospitalizedDrug charges
Plaintiff:
Daniel Woods
Incident date:
01/13/2014
Location:
7425 S Kingston Ave.
Allegations:
Woods was at an apartment with two friends when multiple officers, who were in plainclothes, knocked on the door. Officer Bruno announced through the door that he was a building inspector, but eventually identified himself as a police officer. Woods called 911 and the operator told him not to open the door until a sergeant arrived. Sergeant Shoshi arrived at the scene and confirmed that he was the sergeant, so Woods opened the door. The previous officers burst into the apartment and Bruno forcibly grabbed Woods, pulling him out of the residence. While the other officers searched the apartment, Shoshi told Bruno to let go of Woods and asked Woods to explain what had happened. Woods said he'd been having problems with his landlord, which he feared had caused the officers to show up in retaliation. Bruno pulled out a piece of paper with Woods' photo on it, which also included a list of previous charges against him, and told him he knew of his six aggravated batteries. Woods told the officer he had been acquitted of those charges. The officers concluded the search. Even though they didn't find anything, Officer Ternand told Shoshi they should arrest Woods. Shoshi agreed. The officers made Woods stand outside in freezing temperatures while they prepared to take him into custody, and ignored his pleas for medical attention. Bruno said they would charge Woods with a felony instead of a misdemeanor if they took him to the hospital, and Bruno told him it didn't matter because he desperately needed help. The officers continued to ignore Woods and he was taken to another police station. The officers at this station took Woods to the lockup and denied him treatment. Eventually, the officers took Woods to the hospital, but told him to refuse treatment because he would be locked up for days and not allowed a phone call. Officers filed paperwork to charge Woods with felony possession of a controlled substance. Woods did not receive treatment at the hospital and was sent to jail. Woods spent almost a month behind bars before the charges were dropped.