Waukegan police officer charged after throwing handcuffed person to ground

Waukegan officer charged after throwing handcuffed suspect to ground, police say

Tabisz arrived after the arrest, and was taking the suspect to the police department when he yanked the suspect to the ground after the suspect stopped walking, authorities said.

Waukegan police officer charged after throwing handcuffed person to ground

WAUKEGAN, Ill. -- A Waukegan police officer has been charged after he allegedly threw a handcuffed individual to the ground last month. According to the Lake County State's Attorney's Office, Waukegan police officer Richard Tabisz has been charged with felony official misconduct and misdemeanor battery to a civilian after an incident on Thursday, Dec. 14. Tabisz allegedly threw a handcuffed civilian to the ground in front of several officers in …

Waukegan police officer charged with throwing handcuffed suspect to ground, leaving him injured

Waukegan Police Officer Richard Tabisz took the oath of office on January 5, 2017, after being hired by the department. | Provided Photo A Waukegan police officer has been arrested and charged after officials say he threw an arrestee to the ground in front of other officers, leaving the suspect injured after hitting his head. The Waukegan Police Department responded around 4:30 p.m. on December 14 to a residence for a call of a fight in progress…