Settling for Misconduct
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Case 17-CV-2009

$45,000

FALSE ARREST

Traffic stop On duty Retaliation False arrest or report Drug charges

Plaintiff: Charlie Jaimes

Incident date: 03/17/2015

Allegations:

Jaimes was working as a bartender when Officer Ortiz engaged in a scam to acquire free drinks. About six months later, Ortiz pulled Jaimes over without probable cause. Recognizing Jaimes from the bar because of his mustache, Ortiz performed a field sobriety test and searched Jaimes' car. Ortiz recovered a small amount of marijuana, but misreported the quantity found, which led to Jaimes being charged with a felony and his license being suspended. The charges were dismissed.

CARLOS ORTIZ

POLICE OFFICER

1753019647
$397,537 total payments