LYNWOOD, Ill. (AP) — A former suburban Chicago police sergeant is accused of punching a handcuffed suspect two years ago, knocking the man out and fracturing his nose. A Tuesday statement from the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office says Brandin Fredericksen faces aggravated battery and official misconduct charges. Fredericksen is 32 and currently lives in Lowell, Indiana.
Prosecutors say the evidence includes Lynwood Police Department video.
Some critics have said Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez has moved too slowly to charge officers accused of wrongdoing. She’s defended her office.
Fredericksen allegedly struck the suspect in a station garage after an argument. Fredericksen was later fired.
Tuesday’s statement didn’t identify the allegedly victim and doesn’t give either man’s race. It also doesn’t mention a defense attorney.
A judge Tuesday set Fredericksen’s bond at $10,000.
