Incident
| Date | Dec 07, 2019 |
| Time | 12:21 PM |
| Department | Buffalo Police Department |
| Officers | Andrew J. Whiteford , Charles M. Miller |
| Address | Buffalo, NY |
Incident Description
On December 7, 2019 at approximately 12:21 a.m. Buffalo Police Officer Andrew Whiteford in coordination with Officer Charles Miller planted cocaine in Cheryl Stephens's car to create the premise for her false arrest.
Outcome
The City of Buffalo settled a civil case for damages for $65,000. No known disciplinary actions against the officers have been taken.
Links
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Cheryl Stephens v. City of Buffalo et al
Civil case against City of Buffalo and two Buffalo Police Officers for false arrest, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and constitutional violations arising from her December 7, 2019, arrest. - Erie County Supreme Court
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Cheryl Stephens v. City of Buffalo et al
CA 22-01888 - Appellate Division - 4th Dept
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Cheryl Stephens v. City of Buffalo et al
CA 22-01627 - Appellate Division - 4th Dept