Egan v. New York City et al

Summary

Defendant Officers arrived at Plaintiffs home and accused him of shining a laser from the window of the house at passing aircraft. Plaintiff was arrested, taken to the 45th Precinct, and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Reckless Endangerment, Directing at an Aircraft, and Assault with intent to cause physical injury to an Officer. Charges were eventually dismissed

Plaintiff Attorney

Malcolm Alastair Anderson Petersondellecave LLP 233 Broadway New York, NY 10279 212 240 9075 Fax: 212 406 2313 Email: [email protected]

Named Officers

• Cesar A. Polanco, 45th Precinct
• Melvin G. Chittum, 45th Precinct

Types of Allegation

• Malicious Prosecution
• False Arrest/False Imprisonment
• Denial of a Fair Trial

False Criminal Charges Outcome

• Dismissed and/or Sealed

False Criminal Charges Type

• Gun Related
• Assault
• Assault
• Against Public Order

Charges Against Plaintiff

• 265.01(02,03,04) Criminal possession of a weapon- any degree
• 120.2 Reckless endangerment in the second degree
• 120.08 Assault on a peace officer police officer fireman or emergency medical services professional
• 240.76 Directing a laser at an aircraft in the second degree

Documents

• Complaint