Woman suing Oak Park, police officer for excessive force

Oak Park resident Beunka Porter has filed a federal lawsuit against Oak Park Police Officer Ashley Alonso, alleging the officer battered her and used excessive force to illegally detain her during an altercation outside Ridgeland Common on March 15. The village of Oak Park and a second, unnamed officer are also listed as defendants. Porter … Continue reading Woman suing Oak Park, police officer for excessive force