Stop and friskOn dutyFalse arrest or reportThreats/intimidationExcessive forceDestroy/conceal/fabricate evidenceRetaliationDrug charges
Plaintiff:
Eric B. Corder
Incident date:
10/26/2014
Location:
4549 S. Lawler Ave.
Allegations:
Corder was standing outside when Officers Stegmiller, Gallas, and O'Keefe pulled up in an unmarked police SUV. O'Keefe got out of the car and seized Corder while Stegmiller seized another black man and handcuffed the two together. O'Keefe searched Corder's clothing and crotch area without his permission while a black unmarked police vehicle arrived with three more officers, Pacelli, Ciocci and Karczewski. These three officers told the first officers that Corder had sued CPD and they began threatening Corder. The six officers filed reports and fabricated evidence that made it appear Corder had items used to distribute heroin. Corder was held in custody until the charges were dismissed about 4 months later.