On dutyExcessive forceFalse arrest or reportPhysical forceAssault or battery to an officer charges
Plaintiff:
Theric Patrick, Jr.
Incident date:
05/30/2016
Allegations:
Patrick was sitting with two friends on one of the friends' front porch, playing a video game on his iPad, when Officers Caulfield and Ternand approached the home. Ternand began questioning Patrick and then slapped his iPad out of his hand, shattering the screen. Caufield and other officers followed Ternand's lead as he pulled Patrick off the porch by his hair and tackled him to the ground. The officers pushed Patrick on to his stomach, pulled his hair, and one officer forced Patrick's face into the ground with his foot. The officers took Patrick to the police station and held him in custody for over 23 hours, filing reports and creating statements that claimed Patrick had beaten Ternand.